The Songye migrated from the Shaba area, which is now the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ivory carvings are rare among the Songye and are usually seen in the form of prestige objects. The following statue has a shinny brown patina and shows visible age as well as usage.
- Material:ivory,back cloth and cowrie shells
- Age:approximately 50-60yrs
- Origin:Democratic Republic Of Congo
- Condition:very good
- SKU: LMCL-005
- Weight: 0.4 kg
- Dimensions: 4 x 27.5 x 4 cm