Lot 593

A SONGYE MALE POWER FIGURE, CARVED WOOD, APPLIED METAL, ANIMAL SKIN AND HORN, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

20th Century

Estimate: £150 - £250
Hammer price: £50
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

With inserted horn, studded sheet metal applied to the nose and cheeks with further brass studs about the face and extended chin, elongated neck,  the extended naval with a cavity, 85cm high


Condition report:  Various shrinkage cracks and losses in areas including to the base. Weathered animal skin applied to head and horn also worn. 

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