A Central African hand-carved wooden fetish sculpture from Songwe region, Congo. The piece represents a standing skeleton figure. The Songwe people, an ethnic group residing in the Congo, have a rich tradition of creating wooden sculptures for various spiritual and ritualistic purposes. Fetish sculptures often hold spiritual significance and are believed to embody or channel the power of ancestral spirits or other supernatural forces. They can be used in ceremonies, healing rituals, and as protective talismans within the community. African Tribal Art And Carvings For Collectors.