Figure - Yaka - Congo (No reserve price)

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Julien Gauthier
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Male Yaka figure from the Kongo, carved in wood, about 27 cm high, 5 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep, dating to the 1940s–1960s, with a nice patina and good used condition with minor chips on the belly and legs and a straightened foot, sold with stand.

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Description from the seller

Male figure of the Yaka from the Kongo.

Wood, beautiful patina

27 cm tall, 5 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep

290 g

The figure has small chips/flaking on the torso and on the legs (see photos) - the foot of the figure has been straightened (not visible on the base).

Insured shipping with DHL.

Male figure of the Yaka from the Kongo.

Wood, beautiful patina

27 cm tall, 5 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep

290 g

The figure has small chips/flaking on the torso and on the legs (see photos) - the foot of the figure has been straightened (not visible on the base).

Insured shipping with DHL.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Congo
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/ culture
Yaka
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
27 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950, 1950-1960
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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