Songye Janus Figure ~ Start Price USD 600.00 Current Price USD 600.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 18, 2008 End Time Friday, July 25, 2008 Location Cultural Artworks See more about 'Songye Janus Figure ~' Description Songye Janus Figure ~ A Songye Janus figure from the people of the DRC ~ formerly Zaire.  Songye statues are not seen as symbols of power, but rather as something that can protect or heal, or can be used for therapeutic reasons. They are objects imbued with power or magical figures known as mankishi (or nkishi).  A statue's value lies not in its appearance but in the magic ingredients (bishima) that is hidden in its stomach or horns. These ingredients, prepared by the nganga or ritual specialist using animal, vegetable or mineral sources, fall into two categories: aggressive ones that fight against the sources of evil, and ingredients that have a beneficial effect on the patient. The sculptor is responsible only for producing the frame of the statue, it must be activated by the nganga.  Janus figures (with two faces) convey a sense of the all-powerful.  This great, old Songye Janus figure measures 17" in height.  Shipping and insurance-actual cost. For other fine art work visit our website 'Cultural Artworks'-- to link to our website -- please look at our 'Me' page and click on the website address.Take time to visit our Ebay Store!Excellent, secure packaging and professional courtesy for all transactions. Payment Options:   Credit Cards , Money Order/Cashiers Checks ,PayPal ,Personal Check Shipping Options:   Weight based Shipping Charges.USPS Priority Mail, UPS Ground, USPS Priority Mail International I will ship to:   USA and Internationally [Weight]:   6 lbs.   Andale Images: More than just a pretty image. 150 FREE professional templates with Andale Lister. Andale provides powerful selling automation for sellers of all sizes.   FREE Counters used in millions of listings - Andale!   On Nov-09-07 at 17:52:28 PST, seller added the following information: Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Vendio! Place a Bid!