This statue was hand-carved in the style of the Songye people of DRC. The statue features a male figure decorated with a feather headdress and woven fiber garment. He has a metal object coming from his abdomen and a leather strap across his shoulder. He measures 25 inches tall and weighs 14 pounds. The statue doesn’t stand straight on its own and there is cracking, chipping and general wear and tear – please inspect photos. A custom stand can be made for him for an additional charge.
| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Songye |
| Material | Wood, pigment, fabric, leather, metal and feathers |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 25" |
| Width (Inches) | 7” |
| Depth (Inches) | 8.5" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 14 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Doesn't stand straight on own. Cracking and wear and tear. |
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Tribe Information
About the Songye People
“During the 16th century, the Songye migrated from the Shaba area, which is now the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), and settled on the left bank of the Lualaba River, on a savannah and forest-covered plateau. Divided into numerous sub-groups, the 150,000 Songye people are governed by a central chief, the Yakitenge, whose role demands that he obey special restrictive laws such as not showing grief, not drinking in public and not shaking hands with men. In addition, local rulers, the Sultani Ya Muti, distribute plots of land to their villagers and an influential secret society, Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe, counterbalances their power. Unlike their neighbors, the Luba, the Songye tribe is a patriarchal society in which agriculture is central to the economy.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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