Songye
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 380 - € 430
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Description from the seller
Congo (ex-Zaïre)
Songyé
Wood, bells, beads, cord, horn, metal necklace
Height: 385mm + base 45mm
Width: 105mm
Depth: 105mm
Weight: 1570g
Crack on the left side, see photos.
There are many Songye statues. Generally male in gender, they stand on a circular base, have an elongated torso and hands resting on the abdomen. Their large head has a square or pointed chin, a slightly open mouth, and a triangular nose. Sometimes these statues are hung for apotropaic purposes inside houses, using iron hooks passed under the arms. The large fetishes, intended to protect the communities, were kept in small huts, while the smaller fetishes were reserved for individual use and protected against illness and death. Handling of these fetishes often took place during the new moon phases.
The items are shipped with a tracking number.
Delivery in France by Chronopost in 1 to 2 days. Delivery in the European Union by Chronopost International in 3 to 5 days. Delivery by Colissimo International for the rest of Europe and for the whole world.
We speak english.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateCongo (ex-Zaïre)
Songyé
Wood, bells, beads, cord, horn, metal necklace
Height: 385mm + base 45mm
Width: 105mm
Depth: 105mm
Weight: 1570g
Crack on the left side, see photos.
There are many Songye statues. Generally male in gender, they stand on a circular base, have an elongated torso and hands resting on the abdomen. Their large head has a square or pointed chin, a slightly open mouth, and a triangular nose. Sometimes these statues are hung for apotropaic purposes inside houses, using iron hooks passed under the arms. The large fetishes, intended to protect the communities, were kept in small huts, while the smaller fetishes were reserved for individual use and protected against illness and death. Handling of these fetishes often took place during the new moon phases.
The items are shipped with a tracking number.
Delivery in France by Chronopost in 1 to 2 days. Delivery in the European Union by Chronopost International in 3 to 5 days. Delivery by Colissimo International for the rest of Europe and for the whole world.
We speak english.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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