Power Figure - Songye - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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€ 3
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Julien Gauthier
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Selected by Julien Gauthier

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

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Great wooden Songye power figure from DR Congo. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo. It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Large pieces where even used to protect whole villages. Good condition. Provenance: former private collection from Germany

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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.

Great wooden Songye power figure from DR Congo. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo. It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Large pieces where even used to protect whole villages. Good condition. Provenance: former private collection from Germany

Safe shipping with track & trace.

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
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Power Figure
Height
26 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
150 g
Provenance
Private collection
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
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