Songye





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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.
The Songye statues are numerous. Generally 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 suspended for apotropaic purposes inside houses, using iron hooks slipped under the arms. The large 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. Handling of these fetishes often occurred during the new moon phases.
The objects are sent 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
Fissure on the left side, see photos.
The Songye statues are numerous. Generally 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 suspended for apotropaic purposes inside houses, using iron hooks slipped under the arms. The large 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. Handling of these fetishes often occurred during the new moon phases.
The objects are sent 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.
