SONGYE, CONGO
WOOD, METAL, HORN, HEIGHT 140CM

This fetish figure belonged to the community . It was kept with other similar objects in specially created mini huts, and taken out for important functions. Fetish material was put in the opening of the head where the horn was attached later. As can be seen from the image the wood has deteriorated over time, but if anything, it adds to the visual impact of the statue.