SKU: 149434
Songola Figure on Custom Base Congo
Height: 22
Width: 5.5
Depth: 3.5
Width: 5.5
Depth: 3.5
$450.00
Description
The Songola figure was hand-carved by the Songola people of Congo. This unique piece has cowry shells attached to the head, on top of natural fiber; metal plating with nails on the torso; and a carved neckline with a fiber necklace. The Songola people have a rich artistic tradition of carving wood figures for their ceremonies. Some of these sculptures were reserved for the Songola high-ranking officials of the Bwami Society. Mixed by marriage with the Lega, Ngengele, and Zimba, the Songola are governed by the elders of their lineage. While the Songola people engage in wood carving, most of the objects associated with the Bwami cult come from the Lega people.
Height (In)
22
Width (In)
5.5
Depth (In)
3.5
149434
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Songola
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Material
Material: Wood, fiber, metal, cowrie shells
Condition
Damage/Repair: Indigenous repair on face and body, some paint.
Overall Condition: Fiber hair is delicate. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Fiber hair is delicate. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.