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Anthropomorphic sceptre Songye culture, Democratic Republic …
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153
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Anthropomorphic sceptre Songye culture, Democratic Republic …
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Estimate €150 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
Anthropomorphic sceptre Songye culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
Material: Wood with used patina.
Base included (gallery condition).
Provenance: Private collection, Belgian
Dimensions: H. 47 cm.
Slender and finely carved, this Songye sceptre is distinguished by the presence of two superimposed anthropomorphic figures that punctuate its vertical composition.
superimposed anthropomorphic figures that punctuate its vertical composition. The female figure
occupying the upper part, depicted with her hands resting on her abdomen, converses with a stylized
stylized janiform face in the middle, creating an ensemble of great plastic coherence.
coherent whole.
The geometric volumes, the deeply incised almond-shaped eyes and the dark patina
give the object a discreet but refined presence. Beyond its
ceremonial function or as a badge of prestige, this type of sceptre expressed authority
ancestral memory and the status of its holder within Songye societies.
The balance of its proportions, the quality of its carving and the elegance of its silhouette make this sceptre a perfect illustration of the Songye's sense of style.
perfectly illustrates the sense of abstraction developed by Songye artists.
A sober and expressive antique, it will be particularly attractive to lovers of classical
Central African art.
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About the sale
ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
Auction location
Auction time
06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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