Buganga Figure - Songye People - D.R. Congo

Price: $795.00


 


The Songye, formerly cannibals and warriors, now live in an area north of the Katanga Luba, and north-west of the Kasai Luba. Fetishes of this kind have a good influence on fertility and are regarded as protection against hostile powers, sorcerers and evil spirits. Some guard a whole village while others are personal charms. Magical ingredients are contained in the horn fixed on top of the head. Metal nails, skins, fish-scales, all help to increase its power. Magical ingredients are also sometimes contained in the stomach.

7.75"H x 2.75"W x 2.75"D