African Songye Male Statue – Hand-Carved Wood Nkisi Power Figure Art

Bring an extraordinary sense of spiritual presence, ancestral protection, and striking geometric form to your collection with this exceptional artisan made African Songye Male Statue. Originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this hand-carved wooden Nkisi power figure stands as a breathtaking monument to community guardianship and true artistic mastery. The statue is masterfully sculpted with classic regional proportions, highlighting an expressive ancestral head detailed with prominent features, a strong jawline, and a tall, cylindrical crest capped with red textile. Representing vitality and lineage strength, the figure features an elongated torso with a swelling, bulbous abdomen surrounding a hollowed-out central navel cavity. Standing firmly upon a substantial, hand-chiseled pedestal base with stylized feet, this complex sculpture honors generations of passed-down sustainable craftsmanship.

Country of Origin

• Hand crafted by the Songye People (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Dimensions

• 36" Height x 11" Width x 9" Depth

Materials

• Hand-Carved Hardwood
• Natural Pigments
• Textile

Condition

• Authentic vintage condition with a beautifully aged, multi-toned dark patina, showing natural wood grain distress lines, light organic weathering, and ancestral handling wear

Display & Care

• Shelf or table display — ideal as a centrepiece, bookshelf accent, or mantle statement piece. Suitable for indoor display.

Shipping

• Processing: 1–2 business days — carefully inspected and securely packaged
• Worldwide delivery: 10–14 business days after shipment
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• Customs and import duties are the responsibility of the buyer
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