This compelling African power figure, carved from wood and adorned with metal embellishments, exudes an aura of strength and spiritual potency. The figure's large head and prominent eyes suggest a heightened awareness and connection to the spiritual realm. It likely served as a conduit to access ancestral wisdom and invoke protection or healing. The metal rings around the neck may have been used to attach additional elements, such as feathers, beads, or medicinal packets, further enhancing the figure's power and purpose. The weathered patina and traces of wear suggest a history of use in rituals and ceremonies.
Songye figures are renowned for their role in divination and healing practices, serving as intermediaries between the human and spirit worlds
- *Era: Antique
- *Material: Wood
- *Size: 5.5"(L) x 5.5"(D) x 18"(H)
- *Color: Brown
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*Condition: Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character & historical value.
Found in Congo
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Specifications
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Material: Hand-carved wood with metal embellishments (rings)
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Dimensions: 5.5"L x 5.5"D x 18"H
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Origin: Antique; Songye people power figure (Nkisi/Mankishi) divination and healing ritual sculptural tradition; carved wood, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Era: Antique
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Condition: Wear consistent with age and use; weathered patina with traces of ceremonial use; metal neck rings intact
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Special Detail: Songye power figure with large head and prominent eyes indicating connection to the spiritual realm; metal rings around neck formerly used to attach feathers, beads, or medicinal packets; served as conduit to ancestral wisdom for protection and healing
