SONGYE'S RATTLE
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African:
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Pre 1950 item# 1105162 (stock# 42)
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ARKEO-GALLERY
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850€
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Rattle. Ethnic group Songye, R. D. Congo, 20 AD. It carved wood and seeds. Dimensions: 28 x 4 cm. Rattle consists of several circular bodies and a handle carved into a female bust, with very geometric features. The Songye, settled in the Democratic Republic of Congo, used in their rituals a variety of fetishes and amulets. They also have great figures related to the rituals of the full moon. These figures are adorned with a horn or feathers, symbols that alluding to its magical character.
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MASA ARMS-Cameroon
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African:
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Pre 1910 item# 1095050 (stock# 33)
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ARKEO-GALLERY
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1800€
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The Masa arms, Cameroon. Early twentieth century A.D. Wicker and wood. Size: 90 x 51 cm.
Coat with front fastening woven wicker and carved wood back, designed to cover much of the body, or the warrior in full, if it is bent. The shield was topped with a bow front top, while the base is straight in order to be easily supported on the floor. It has two notches on the sides at half height, to increase its strength.
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