SONGYE FIGURE TO PROTECT AGAINST CHICKEN POX - ZAIRE Start Price USD 2,950.00 Current Price USD 2,950.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 16, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Location Not Specified See more about 'SONGYE FIGURE TO PROTECT AGAINST CHICKEN POX - ZAIRE' Description SONGYE FETISH FIGURE USED TO PROTECT VILLAGE AGAINST CHICKEN POX - ZAIRE "Very large figures are community-owned among the Songye. They are used principally in ceremonies to promote fertility, vanquish enemies, or protect the village. Smaller figures used similarly may be owned by individuals to empower them, substances invested with magical properties are added to the sculptures. These materials may include horns,skins,teeth, hair, beads, tacks, and cloth." Pg 465 African Art in American Collections. This sculpture is from a PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTION. Mid 20th Century. Composed of wood, medicine bundles, horn, string, metal necklace, hair. Approximately 22" tall x 7" across the base.  KelBx Buyer to pay S/H and Insurance. Paypal accepted on Domestic Transactions with Confirmed Paypal Address. Money Orders only on International transactions unless separate arrangements are made with seller. 8.25% Sales Tax for California residents. Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.1.121.0 Place a Bid!