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A Rare Songye Plaque Ex Zollman Collection 1988: A very rare carved wooden panel depicting a Kifwebe society mask, accented with linear designs and mineral pigments. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The panel measures 10 x 4.25 inches ( 1

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Rare Luba Songye Power Fetish Ex Schienberg Collection

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This is a rare western Luba Power figure with a strong Songye influence from the Congo, central Africa. The dark carved wooden idol has an oily patina, adorned with metal tacks, a power horn and rope regalia. The figure measures 11.5 inches has been custom mounted to wood base ( 13 inches tall on base) Ex~ collection of Alfred Schienberg, C. 1980’s to Marion Israel collection, NY, NY.

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Rare Luba Songye Power Fetish Ex Schienberg Collection

Name: Rare Luba Songye Power Fetish Ex Schienberg Collection
SKU: 71955251
Price: 300 USD
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