CONGOLESE SONGYE FEMALE STATUES. Two wooden Songye statues, likely female figures due to the depiction of breasts and rounded bellies, from the Democratic Republic of Congo. These figures are believed to house spirits and are used for various purposes, including protection, healing, and divination. The larger statue on the left has a more elaborate headpiece and adornments, while the smaller one on the right is simpler in design. Both figures have their hands placed on their bellies, which could symbolize fertility or a connection to ancestors. - Height: 22.5 inches. Estimate $150-250
