Statue - Songye Tetela - DR Congo
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Rare Songye Tetela statue from the Democratic Republic of Congo, provenance private collection, height 47 cm, width 1 cm, depth 1 cm, weight 1 g, in good condition, not sold with a stand.
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Description from the seller
Rare statue probably Songye Tetela. We find the body in Songye style with a swollen belly and hands placed around it.
The head, however, is much more atypical: elongated and narrowing toward the chin. The flat face is covered with ridges and white pigment.
Presentation of our expert house
Based in Belgium, our expert house and sale is specialized in African and ethnographic art. A reference seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
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Rare statue probably Songye Tetela. We find the body in Songye style with a swollen belly and hands placed around it.
The head, however, is much more atypical: elongated and narrowing toward the chin. The flat face is covered with ridges and white pigment.
Presentation of our expert house
Based in Belgium, our expert house and sale is specialized in African and ethnographic art. A reference seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Statue
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye Tetela
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
47 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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