Songye Power Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo

Carved wooden figure with numerous pieces of copper inserted into the hairline of the head and having a horn inserted into the top of the skull. In Songye culture, these figures were traditionally used as protective objects.  Songye people, Democratic Republic of Congo.   Some erosion to the uneven base as can be seen last photo

Height  40cm  (15.5 inches)

Width  10cm  (4 inches)

Depth  9cm  (3.5 inches)