Null A Congolese standing Songye fetish figure, 20th century
Male magical Songy…

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A Congolese standing Songye fetish figure, 20th century Male magical Songye figure with feather crown made of leather-covered wood. Richly decorated with leg beads, cowrie snails, sheet brass, iron nails and animal horns. An animal skin skirt around the waist, a medicine pouch and bells hanging from the belt. The neck of the bottle broken off and attached to the figure. Height approx. 103 cm. Condition: II - III

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A Congolese standing Songye fetish figure, 20th century Male magical Songye figure with feather crown made of leather-covered wood. Richly decorated with leg beads, cowrie snails, sheet brass, iron nails and animal horns. An animal skin skirt around the waist, a medicine pouch and bells hanging from the belt. The neck of the bottle broken off and attached to the figure. Height approx. 103 cm. Condition: II - III

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