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Fétiche en bois et corne - Songye – République démocratique du Congo

Ce fétiche en bois et corne est issu du peuple Songye de la République démocratique du Congo, reconnu pour ses sculptures rituelles puissantes et expressives. Les artisans Songye privilégient des formes géométriques marquées, des proportions équilibrées et des détails sculpturaux précis, qui traduisent les croyances spirituelles et les pratiques sociales de leur communauté. Destiné à protéger, renforcer ou canaliser des forces invisibles, ce fétiche dépasse sa fonction utilitaire pour devenir un symbole de pouvoir et de lien avec le monde spirituel.

Sculpté avec soin et précision, ce fétiche met en valeur la texture du bois, les ornements en corne et les proportions réfléchies du corps et du visage. La force de sa présence et la tension de ses formes lui confèrent une dimension contemporaine, permettant à cette pièce de dialoguer autant avec des espaces modernes que dans une collection d’art africain. À la croisée de la tradition et d’une esthétique contemporaine, ce fétiche incarne un équilibre fascinant entre pouvoir symbolique et expression artistique actuelle.

Late 20th century - Wood - Good condition

Hornwood fetish - Songye - DR Congo

African & Tribal Art

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Tribal art and objects

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Country of origin

DR Congo

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Dust jacket

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