OUTSTANDING MINIATURE SONGYE FETISH

Origin:   C. Africa, Democratic Rep. of Congo, Songye People  (Provenance: Acquired from an old Swiss Collection)

Period/Date: Early 20th Century

Materials:  Hardwood, Horn, Resin, brass, cloth

Description:  Here's a terrific old cubistic Songye Fetish with horn.  It has an especially fine sculptured coiffure.   The horn is original and its surface is overall varied and encrusted.  There is an old brass tack embedded into the abdomen.  There is the remnants of an old label on the back of the neck.  In good condition with some slight old loss to the left side of the chin and erosion to the base.  Presented on a custom wood and metal base. 

Dimensions:   Height 8.25"  (21 cm), Width 1 5/8"  (4 cm)

Price:   SOLD