Songye






With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.
| €100 |
|---|
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 129747 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
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.
The Songye statues are numerous. Generally male, 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 suspended for apotropaic purposes inside houses, thanks to iron hooks passed under the arms. The great fetishes, intended to protect the communities, were kept in small huts, while the smaller fetishes were reserved for individual use and protected against disease and death. Manipulations of these fetishes often took place during the new moon phases.
The objects are shipped with tracking numbers.
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 entire World.
We speak english.
Seller's Story
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.
The Songye statues are numerous. Generally male, 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 suspended for apotropaic purposes inside houses, thanks to iron hooks passed under the arms. The great fetishes, intended to protect the communities, were kept in small huts, while the smaller fetishes were reserved for individual use and protected against disease and death. Manipulations of these fetishes often took place during the new moon phases.
The objects are shipped with tracking numbers.
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 entire World.
We speak english.
