Ancestor figure - Yaka - Congo
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Description from the seller
Great Yaka drummer figure from DR Congo. The figure represent the divinier accompanying the ritual songs with the drum. Satin bronw patina, encrusted residues of whit elcay and red ochre.
Hierarchical and authoritarian, composed of fearsome warriors, the Yaka society was governed by lineage chiefs with the right of life and death over their subjects. Hunting and the prestige that comes from it are an opportunity today for the Yaka to invoke the ancestors and to resort to rituals using charms linked to the “khosi“ institution. The initiation society for young people is the n-khanda, which is found among the eastern Kongo, and which uses various charms and masks in order to ensure a vigorous lineage.
Good condition with traces of tribal use.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Great Yaka drummer figure from DR Congo. The figure represent the divinier accompanying the ritual songs with the drum. Satin bronw patina, encrusted residues of whit elcay and red ochre.
Hierarchical and authoritarian, composed of fearsome warriors, the Yaka society was governed by lineage chiefs with the right of life and death over their subjects. Hunting and the prestige that comes from it are an opportunity today for the Yaka to invoke the ancestors and to resort to rituals using charms linked to the “khosi“ institution. The initiation society for young people is the n-khanda, which is found among the eastern Kongo, and which uses various charms and masks in order to ensure a vigorous lineage.
Good condition with traces of tribal use.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1100 g
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Ethnic group/culture
Yaka
Height
28 cm
Width
13 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
10 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
Mid 20th Century
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