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Songye, DR Congo, mid 20th century. Beautiful anthropomorphic sanza with 7 iron tongues. The whole is monoxyle. The resonance box is extended by a finely sculpted figure that echoes the characteristics of Songye Kifwebe masks: half-closed eyelids, mouth in relief. The bottom of the resonance box is decorated with scarified geometric motifs. Brown patina with highlights. Wood, iron. 27 cm x 9.5 cm x 5 cm
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Songye, DR Congo, mid 20th century. Beautiful anthropomorphic sanza with 7 iron tongues. The whole is monoxyle. The resonance box is extended by a finely sculpted figure that echoes the characteristics of Songye Kifwebe masks: half-closed eyelids, mouth in relief. The bottom of the resonance box is decorated with scarified geometric motifs. Brown patina with highlights. Wood, iron. 27 cm x 9.5 cm x 5 cm
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