congolacerta

Songye Warrior Shield. Wood. Woven edge. Congolacerta Lizard. Congo. DRC

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Songye and Luba origins are shared and can be traced through lineages from the 16th Century. It is believed that the founders of the Songye emerged from the lake region in the Shaba / Katanga province in the southeast part of the Congo with the Lomami River… Continue reading →

Item Number: W-7644
Provenance/Origin: DRC. Circa 1940 - 1950s
Composition: Wood, pigment, vegetal
Dimensions: 36" tall x 18" wide x 6" deep
Weight: 5 pounds
Price: $ 785.00 USD

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