Julien Gauthier

Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

Beautiful and large cultural statue of the khosi yaka (64 cm) in very good condition. Acquired from an expatriate collector. Little available on the art market.
Hardwood.
Statuette of divination and fertility, it carries medicines introduced into the abdomen and protected by a resin plug and cowrie-shell finish.
It plays an important role in divination, an ambivalent role due to remedies that are benevolent ... or malicious.

The latest photos show a similar statuette in Tribal Art Magazine,

Not sold in the USA

Belle et grande statue culturelle khosi yaka (64cm) en très bon état. Acquise auprès d'un collectionneur expatrié. Peu disponible sur le marché de l'art.
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Statuette de divination et de fertilité, porte des médecines introduites dans l'abdomen et protégées d'un bouchon de résine et de cauris en finition. 
Elle a un rôle important dans la divination, un rôle ambivalent de part les remèdes bénéfiques ... ou maléfiques.

Les dernières photos présentes une statuette semblable dans la revue Tribal Art Magazine, 

Non vendu aux USA

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Your king - Yaka - Tribe - DR Congo

Mid 20th century - Wood, Hard wood and cowries - Excellent condition

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