The Songye people are a Bantu ethnic group from the central Democratic Republic Of Congo, the Songye made power figures. Walking sticks/canes were carved for men’s attire, they were carefully carved ornamental objects made in different forms, they were used to provide support and as act as a symbol of authority among the Songye. This is an elegant cane decorated with a human figurine at the top standing on a wide convex side-shaped sculpted piece of wood and a long stick, it has a dark brown patina and shows signs of age.
- Material: Hard Wood
- Condition: Good
- Age:approx 50-60yrs
- Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
- SKU: LMCL-053
- Weight: 0.7 kg
- Dimensions: 11 x 103 x 3.5 cm