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A Songye Power Figure From Congo

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Songye Power figure displayed on stand, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, likely mid 20th century. The statue displays a good amount of patina and age. Eyes are inlaid with a zinc-like metal and nose with a brass plate, inset with small discs all over the bodies and decorated with feathers. The neck is coiled and pasted with a substance. It appears to be an authentic piece collected from the field and used as a small personal ritual item, but it is not clear of its provenance as an estate found.
It is 17 inch high without the base.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	wood
Condition:	Good. Tribal art. Surface wear and accumulations, some losses of the feathers.
Creation Date:	mid-20th century
Styles / Movements:	Tribal, African, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	284275

Dimensions

W.	6 in;	H.	19 in;	D.	6 in;
W.	15.24 cm;	H.	48.26 cm;	D.	15.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion