Power Figure - Songye - DR Congo

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Julien Gauthier
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A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Beautiful Songye power figure from DR Congo. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo.
It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment.
Good condition.

Provenance: former private German collection.


Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Beautiful Songye power figure from DR Congo. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo.
It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment.
Good condition.

Provenance: former private German collection.


Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Power Figure
Height
27 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
7 cm
Weight
550 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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