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Statue Nkishi People Songye / Songe - Dr Congo African Art Late 19th century
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Old / Authentic And Rare Nkishi Statue Songye / Dream People - Dr Congo African Art
Period: Late 19th century
Height: 17 cm
Very beautiful red patina
This type of powerful fetish from the Songye tribe is quite unusual and rare when you look at the special eyes which almost looks from out of space.
Ex Belgian colonial collection / collected by a missionary/father.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 2.37 in (6 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880-1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Leuven, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8895235114862
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