Lot 325
Arte Africana
Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye. Fetish. Wood, skins, horn and apotropaic substances, traces of restoration. Early 20th c.
It belongs to the type of fetishes with curved feet on the dome of the base. These small fetishes were mainly used to defend themselves against adversity.
Personal collection of the 'Arte Africana' Gallery, Turin.
Former Collection Architect E. Volterrani, Turin.
Measures: 40.5 x 10.0 cm
Starting price: € 200,00
Estimate: € 750,00 - 950,00
The lot will be auctioned on 01 February starting from 15:00.
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