Antique figurative pipe - Songye - DR Congo

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Description from the seller

This week I share with you a remarkable collection of objects collected in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2000s by a traveler with a keen knowledge of traditional arts.

These are pieces that are being shown for the first time, never exhibited or offered for sale before.

Among this collection, must-see pieces: a beautiful large Nkishi Basongye; a Bakongo figure without hands; a Katanda statuette with raised arms used in Bwami rites; a very beautiful janiform Buyu Bembe head; an ancient Bakongo crucifix; a Songye pipe and a magnificently sculpted Bakongo; a Kela statue with incomparable aesthetics; a Lengola statue with a geometric body; a Nyanga mask; somewhat unsettling; very fine Chokwe masks; a rare two-faced miniature Lega mask and other objects yet.

In addition, in parallel I offer a set of high-quality Dan masks. If you take a moment to study their shapes and the inner face, you’ll notice the quality of the objects.

The packaging is meticulous, the shipping is handled by Bpost, which offers above-average service at a competitive price.

This week I share with you a remarkable collection of objects collected in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2000s by a traveler with a keen knowledge of traditional arts.

These are pieces that are being shown for the first time, never exhibited or offered for sale before.

Among this collection, must-see pieces: a beautiful large Nkishi Basongye; a Bakongo figure without hands; a Katanda statuette with raised arms used in Bwami rites; a very beautiful janiform Buyu Bembe head; an ancient Bakongo crucifix; a Songye pipe and a magnificently sculpted Bakongo; a Kela statue with incomparable aesthetics; a Lengola statue with a geometric body; a Nyanga mask; somewhat unsettling; very fine Chokwe masks; a rare two-faced miniature Lega mask and other objects yet.

In addition, in parallel I offer a set of high-quality Dan masks. If you take a moment to study their shapes and the inner face, you’ll notice the quality of the objects.

The packaging is meticulous, the shipping is handled by Bpost, which offers above-average service at a competitive price.

Details

Indigenous object name
Antique figurative pipe
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
34 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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