STATUE YAKA-SUKU - DR Congo
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STATUE YAKA-SUKU from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, associated with the Yaka-Suku tribe, carved in wood, 48 cm tall, dating to the late 20th century and sold with a stand.
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Description from the seller
Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tribe name: Yaka-suku
Material: Wood
Dimension: 48 cm
Shipping method: Colissimo within 24-48h, open.
This decorative piece is a ritual anthropomorphic bifacial statuette, characteristic of Yaka art (Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Here is a detailed description of its attributes:
Structure and Face
Double face (Biface): The statuette features two opposite faces, a characteristic often symbolizing clairvoyance, multidirectional protection, or the duality between the world of the living and that of the ancestors.
Sculpted features: We observe almond-shaped, elongated eyes, a straight, pointed nose, and an imposing multi-tiered circular headdress, typical of high social ranks or ritual functions among the Yaka.
Body and ritual materials
Posture: The body is stylized with arms folded to form right angles, hands drawn back toward the chest or chin.
Added elements:
Fibers and bindings: The central part is surrounded by a mass of plant fibers and bindings, suggesting the object served as a receptacle for magico-religious substances (biteki).
Feathers: Remains of feathers are attached to the side, a common addition to activate the object's spiritual power during healing or protection ceremonies.
This statuette is a powerful object, probably used by a diviner (nganga) for the protection of the lineage or to conjure spells. Its visual strength lies in this accumulation of organic materials that complement the initial wood sculpture.
Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tribe name: Yaka-suku
Material: Wood
Dimension: 48 cm
Shipping method: Colissimo within 24-48h, open.
This decorative piece is a ritual anthropomorphic bifacial statuette, characteristic of Yaka art (Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Here is a detailed description of its attributes:
Structure and Face
Double face (Biface): The statuette features two opposite faces, a characteristic often symbolizing clairvoyance, multidirectional protection, or the duality between the world of the living and that of the ancestors.
Sculpted features: We observe almond-shaped, elongated eyes, a straight, pointed nose, and an imposing multi-tiered circular headdress, typical of high social ranks or ritual functions among the Yaka.
Body and ritual materials
Posture: The body is stylized with arms folded to form right angles, hands drawn back toward the chest or chin.
Added elements:
Fibers and bindings: The central part is surrounded by a mass of plant fibers and bindings, suggesting the object served as a receptacle for magico-religious substances (biteki).
Feathers: Remains of feathers are attached to the side, a common addition to activate the object's spiritual power during healing or protection ceremonies.
This statuette is a powerful object, probably used by a diviner (nganga) for the protection of the lineage or to conjure spells. Its visual strength lies in this accumulation of organic materials that complement the initial wood sculpture.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
STATUE YAKA-SUKU
Height
48 cm
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