Fetish statuette - Wood, horn and copper - Kalebwe - Songye - Congo - 45 cm
Wonderful patina of wear with an expression typical of the Songye. The power is contained in the horn and abdomen. The Songye are established on the left bank of the Lualaba River on a plateau covered with savannah and forest. Metal strips, nails and other accessories are sometimes placed on the face, to fight against evil and aggressive forces, the latter redirect the lightening on them.
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Wonderful patina of wear with an expression typical of the Songye. The power is contained in the horn and abdomen. The Songye are established on the left bank of the Lualaba River on a plateau covered with savannah and forest. Metal strips, nails and other accessories are sometimes placed on the face, to fight against evil and aggressive forces, the latter redirect the lightening on them.
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