Mani Yanda - Azande / Zande - DR Congo

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Description from the seller

Set of two ZANDE figurines from the DRC.

1/ ZANDE, DRC, standing character with arms engraved along the abdomen, prominent navel, legs with geometric protrusions, triangular head with pin-shaped eyes protruding into sunken cheeks.
at the back cavity of magical materials closed by a piece of the same wood
hardwood with a dark brown patina
black stained wood base
Under the base, stock label CR 314.
Dimensions approx.: 20.5 x 4.5 x 5 cm
small gaps, cracks, and signs of wear over time
Provenance: Christophe Rolley (certificate)

2/ ZANDE, Nazeze, RDC
20th century
Stylized character standing with pearl-embedded eyes, braided hairstyle, and a prominent navel.
Missing toes at the end of the feet.
Dark, glossy patina wood.
Custom brown wood base
Dimensions approximately: 13x4x4 cm
Provenance: James Stephenson, NYC
Primitive Art, NYC (Primitive Art certificate)

Set of two ZANDE figurines from the DRC.

1/ ZANDE, DRC, standing character with arms engraved along the abdomen, prominent navel, legs with geometric protrusions, triangular head with pin-shaped eyes protruding into sunken cheeks.
at the back cavity of magical materials closed by a piece of the same wood
hardwood with a dark brown patina
black stained wood base
Under the base, stock label CR 314.
Dimensions approx.: 20.5 x 4.5 x 5 cm
small gaps, cracks, and signs of wear over time
Provenance: Christophe Rolley (certificate)

2/ ZANDE, Nazeze, RDC
20th century
Stylized character standing with pearl-embedded eyes, braided hairstyle, and a prominent navel.
Missing toes at the end of the feet.
Dark, glossy patina wood.
Custom brown wood base
Dimensions approximately: 13x4x4 cm
Provenance: James Stephenson, NYC
Primitive Art, NYC (Primitive Art certificate)

Details

Indigenous object name
Mani Yanda
No. of items
2
Ethnic group/ culture
Azande / Zande
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
20.5 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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