Of great visual power despite its starkness and the somewhat "frustrating" nature of its creation, this Songye fetish sculpture seems to have been stripped of its magical accessories. The ritual horn has given way to a cup at the top, and no metal or pearl necklace stands out against the greyish-beige patina of the surface. Velvety patina, erosions and cracks. The Nkisi songye plays the role of mediator between gods and men. The large specimens are the collective property of an entire village, the smaller figures belong to an individual or a family. In the 16th century, the Songyes migrated from the Shaba region to settle on the left bank of the Lualaba. Their society is organized in a patriarchal way. Their history is inseparable from that of the Luba to which they are related through common ancestors.
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