Shield – Wood – Songye – DR Congo

Description

Large wooden shield from the Songye tribe of DR Congo, total length 97 cm. This traditional Songye shield was not only used as a defensive weapon, but also used as decorative and ritual mask and has a lot of symbolic meaning. The shield is carved from wood and has a fine relief with polychrome hues.

The Songye face is recognizable by their decorative patterns and repetition of forms.
Good condition with signs of wear and tear.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Object

Shield

Ethnic group:

Songye

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

97x31x11 cm

Weight:

2600 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $200.00

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Shield – Wood – Songye – DR Congo

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Estimate $250-$300May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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