Fetish figure - Songye - Congo

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Songye fetish carved in wood with copper, shells, horn, and plant fibres, dating to 1940–1950 in Congo, provenance Belgian private collection, dimensions 60 × 25 × 20 cm, weight 4 kg, gilt brass, not sold with stand, in good condition with some signs of age, comes with certificate of authenticity.

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Very beautiful large Songye fetish carved in wood, copper, feathers, horn, wicker and plant fibers
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Several native restorations (see photos)
Era 1940/1950

60x25x20 cm
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Era

1900-2000

Weight

4 kg

Brass type

Gilt brass

Material

Brass, Leather, Metal, Shell, Wood

Country of origin

Congo

Ethnic group/culture

Songye

Height

60 cm

Width

25 cm

Sold with stand

Depth

20 cm

Condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Estimated period

1940-1950

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Visionary Craft Atelier

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