A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure

Epoque: 1800-1900

Medium: Wood

Dimension: 23 cm (9 inches)

Provenance: The Michel Gaud collection
Sothebys Important African Art: ‘The Michel Gaud collection’, London, 29th November 1993, lot 132
Ex Private collection

Exhibition: A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure
Open aperture to the head and stomach
Fine overall patina, loss to feet
Democratic Republic of Congo
19th Century

Size: 23cm high - 9 ins high