SONGYE FETISH FIGURE - ZAIRE Start Price USD 2,700.00 Current Price USD 2,700.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 24, 2008 End Time Saturday, January 03, 2009 Location Los Angeles, CA See more about 'SONGYE FETISH FIGURE - ZAIRE' Description SONGYE FETISH FIGURE - ZAIRE "Very large figures are community-owned among the Songye. They are used principally in ceremonies to promote fertility, vanquish enemies, or protect the village. To empower them, substances invested with magical properties are added to the sculptures. These materials may include horns, skins, teeth, hair, beads, tacks, and cloth." Page 465, African Art in American Collections. Wood with openwork carving, Chain, Bell, Seed Pods, Metal, Horn, Pigment. Approximately 35" Tall. 8"across the widest point. FROM A PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTION. Buyer to pay S/H and Insurance. Paypal accepted on Domestic Transactions with Confirmed Paypal Address. Money Orders only on International transactions unless separate arrangements are made with seller. 8.25% Sales Tax for California residents. * Postage amount and type of Service are listed to appease eBay.  They are approximate and don’t include insurance or handling. Please to not send payment until you receive my invoice.  Thank You!!! Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.1.121.0 Place a Bid!