Early-Mid 20th C. Songye Peoples Protective Half Figure (kakudji). D.R.Congo, Central Africa. A small but highly expressive Songye example of a personal protective figure showing Luba Kasai influence. Made from a dense wood and with the original fetish 'charge' in place atop the head. Wood with fetish materials. In very fine condition with darkened, fine, varied, thick, aged patina, overall.Provenance: Galerie Mueller, Copenhagen, Denmark, ca 1988; Fritz and Lucille Wallace, Sarasota FL 1988-2013; Calm Ocean private collection, FL, 2014-present.Height: 5.75 in.