Songe Divination Figure

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Description: The Songe are closely linked to the Luba to whom the Songye are related through common ancestors. They settled on the left bank of the Lualaba River, on a savanna and forest-covered plateau. Divided into many subgroups, the 150,000 Songye people are governed by a central chief assisted by innumerable secret societies. This Songe divination figure would have been used by the tribal oracle for various purposes.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: songe6
Condition: Very Good	Year: 1940
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo	Maker: Unknown
Height: 12.5 in. (31.75 cm)	Depth: 1.25 in. (3.17 cm)
Width: 6 in. (15.24 cm)	Weight: 1
Title: Songe ( BaSonge ) Oracle Figure	Style: Ethnic Art
Materials: Wood	Type: African Art, Tribal Art

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