Songye Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Auction Closed
June 18, 05:01 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Songye Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Wood, copper alloy, iron alloy, topi (Damaliscus lunatus jimela) horn, human tooth, ritual patina with remains of palm oil and organic material
Height: 27 ¾ in (70.5 cm)
Boris Kegel-Konietzko, Hamburg, acquired in situ in 1959
Private Collection, New York, acquired from the above in 1984
Acquired from the above by the present owner