Songye – The formidable Songye statues of Central Africa – François Neyt – 9788874391318

Description

A monumental and richly illustrated standard work on the sculpture of the Songye people of Central Africa, written by the renowned Africa specialist François Neyt. ISBN 9788874391318.

Description

Songye. The formidable Songye statues from Central Africa is a comprehensive study of the impressive sculptural tradition of the Songye in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In this publication François Neyt brings together more than a thousand figures statuettes and examines them from a stylistic, historical and morphological perspective.

At the heart are the characteristic Songye sculptures and strengthbeelden, including the famous nkisi-figures. The book covers their design, regional styles, ritual significance, and place within the social and political culture of the Songye.

With hundreds of color and black-and-white illustrations, this publication is among the most important reference works on Songye art and constitutes a valuable reference for collectors, art historians, and enthusiasts of African and tribal art.

Dimensions & condition

Dimensions: 30.5 × 26.5 × 4 cm
398 pages
Hardcover with original cloth cover
ISBN: 9788874391318

In good condition. The band, fabric cover and inner lining show only normal light signs of wear appropriate for their age and use.

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