Songye Stool Democratic Republic Of Congo
Stool - Songye - Congo RDC.seats and stools in african tribal artIt's particularly interesting to see how far a sculptor, working in accordance with the artistic canons of a society, can push his limits and still produce a work accepted by his community. The architectural qualities of Songye (Basongye) sculpture are evident in the magnificent prestige stool shown here. It was designed by a master sculptor who worked between 1920 and 1970.
African Songye prestige stools resemble those used by their neighbors, the Luba.J. D. Flam considers caryatids to be symbolic ancestors, a link between the living and the dead, an affirmation of the chief's power and ancestral continuity.
African Songye prestige stools resemble those used by their neighbors, the Luba.J. D. Flam considers caryatids to be symbolic ancestors, a link between the living and the dead, an affirmation of the chief's power and ancestral continuity.
2 500 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Length: 48 cm
Width: 29cm
Height: 48 cm
Reference (ID): 1736800
Availability: In stock
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