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Songye staff, Democratic Republic of the Congo
22.5" tall (custom mount is included with the object)
Wood, metal, animal hair, pigment
Ex private collection, Rhode Island
SOLD
In their traditional context, objects similar to this were used by diviners. I was particularly drawn to this object because of the two nicely carved
kifwebe masks and the subtle turn of the head on the half figure that surmounts the staff.
Despite its appearance, I believe this object was made specifically for the collecting market.
22.5" tall (custom mount is included with the object)
Wood, metal, animal hair, pigment
Ex private collection, Rhode Island
SOLD
In their traditional context, objects similar to this were used by diviners. I was particularly drawn to this object because of the two nicely carved
kifwebe masks and the subtle turn of the head on the half figure that surmounts the staff.
Despite its appearance, I believe this object was made specifically for the collecting market.