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The formidable Songye statues from Central Africa<\/em> is a comprehensive study of the impressive sculptural tradition of the Songye in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In this publication Fran\u00e7ois Neyt brings together more than a thousand figures statuettes and examines them from a stylistic, historical and morphological perspective.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart are the characteristic Songye sculptures and strengthbeelden, including the famous <em>nkisi<\/em>-figures. The book covers their design, regional styles, ritual significance, and place within the social and political culture of the Songye.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dimensions &amp; condition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dimensions: 30.5 \u00d7 26.5 \u00d7 4 cm<br \/>\n398 pages<br \/>\nHardcover with original cloth cover<br \/>\nISBN: 9788874391318<\/p>\n<p>In good condition. The band, fabric cover and inner lining show only normal light signs of wear appropriate for their age and use.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monumentaal en rijk ge\u00efllustreerd standaardwerk over de beeldhouwkunst van de Songye uit Centraal-Afrika, geschreven door de gerenommeerde Afrika-specialist Fran\u00e7ois Neyt. ISBN 9788874391318. Beschrijving Songye. 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