Songye figure
African statues such as this are works carved by the Songye or Basongye, who live in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Songye African art statues are often representative of objects of power and are used in religious and ritual practices of divination and healing.
They are considered objects of power that can protect their owner from evil forces and evil spirits. These figures are also used to communicate with ancestors and nature spirits.
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Data sheet
- Size
- 23 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Condition
- Excellent
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African statues such as this are works carved by the Songye or Basongye, who live in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Songye African art statues are often representative of objects of power and are used in religious and ritual practices of divination and healing.
They are considered objects of power that can protect their owner from evil forces and evil spirits. These figures are also used to communicate with ancestors and nature spirits.