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A Songye Ritual Idol

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A tall slender carved wooden shrine idol embellished with copper sheets and metal tacks, animal hides as well as woven grass rope and a deep well handled surface patina. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 14 inches tall , 16.25 inches tall on its professional custom display stand. Provenance: Washington DC collection.

Condition

Fair, well handled and worn

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A Songye Ritual Idol

Name: A Songye Ritual Idol
SKU: 171506046
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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