A SONGYE POWER FIGURE, CARVED WOOD, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Mounted with mirror glass eyes and stomach, sheet metal, nails, plant fibres, up-holding an axe, 92cm high (including axe)

Condition report: 

Various shrinkage splits in areas, notably to the foot, smaller cracks to the head and arms and axe handle.

Dirt and dust significant. Rust to metal. 

Remains of a moustache to the face. 

Other chips, knocks and smaller losses commensurate with use and age.