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A Songye Horn in Gazelle tusk SOLD

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This rather mysterious object, a gazelle tusk, covered with wood sticks and fur crowned in its open end by a magnificently rendered head, carved in the Songye style, remains enigmatic owing to the scarcity of documented comparative examples. 

The example is the most compelling and visually interesting of the known corpus. The finely detailed head and the vestigial "body" of the tusk, although in direct opposition, are unified in a single, bold creation.

The little horn in the back is a calabash fragment.

This Songye horn shows traces of blood offerings.

The artistic wares of the Songye, including pottery made by women and weaving and metalworking done by men, were traded extensively with their neighbors. They were recognized as superior craftsmen, and their products were in great demand.

The creator god of the Songye is Efile, although sacrifices are not made directly to him. Much attention is focused on familial ancestors, to whom sacrifices are made to encourage the well-being of the individual and the family.

This is the Songye horn's head thumbnail . 

This the Songye horn's head side view. 

This is a genuine piece that was used for tribal offerings, it is also very decorative, and is delivered with it's stand. 

I have lowered the price to make it even more attractive. If you want to buy it you will get free delivery worldwide and 15 days guarantee, no questions asked, just send me an email to check availability.

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