Songye





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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.
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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
Fissure on the left side; see photos.
There are many Songye statues. Usually 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 inside houses for apotropaic purposes, using iron hooks passed under the arms. The larger fetishes, meant to protect the communities, were kept in small huts, while the smaller fetishes were reserved for individual use and protected against illness and death. The 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 to 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
Congo (ex-Zaïre)
Songyé
Wood, bells, beads, cord, horn, metal necklace
Height: 385mm + base 45mm
Width: 105mm
Depth: 105mm
Weight: 1570g
Fissure on the left side; see photos.
There are many Songye statues. Usually 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 inside houses for apotropaic purposes, using iron hooks passed under the arms. The larger fetishes, meant to protect the communities, were kept in small huts, while the smaller fetishes were reserved for individual use and protected against illness and death. The 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 to 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.
