Description
Fetish - Horn, Wood - Songye - Congo DRC
Mid 20th century - Good condition, used with some signs of wear
These protective fetishes destined to habitats are among the most popular in Africa. Playing the role of mediums between Men and Gods. Items of bigger sizes are collective properties of a whole village while the smaller sizes usually belong to a family or an individual.
Provenance: former private Belgian collection
Shipping: DHL/DHL Express
Lot details
- Object
- Fetish
- Ethnic group/ culture
- Songye
- Region/ country
- Congo DRC
- Material
- Horn, Wood
- Period
- Mid 20th century
- Condition
- Good condition, used with some signs of wear
- Sold with stand
- Yes
- Dimensions
- 67×17×16 cm
- Weight
- 4234 g