Nro. 101951387

Esi-isän hahmo - yaka - Kongo
Nro. 101951387

Esi-isän hahmo - yaka - Kongo
Yaka Power Figure (Nkisi)
Democratic Republic of the Congo, beginning 20th century
Wood, beads
Height: 33,5 cm
Provenance:
Former collection Pierre Dartevelle Bruxelles
Collection Line et Hippoliet Verbeemen, Bonheiden
A finely carved Yaka nkisi figure from southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo, culturally related to neighboring Angola. The sculpture displays the characteristic Yaka features: a powerful head with pronounced coiffure, a compact forward-leaning stance, and strong, expressive facial modeling.
The surface shows a rich, glossy ritual patina developed through prolonged handling and ceremonial use.
The beaded necklace, associated with ritual activation and protection, remains intact.
Formerly part of the notable Dartevelle and Lin & Hypollite Verbemen collections.
Comparable works from the Verbeemen collection have appeared at Christies april 2024 "Living with African and Oceanic Arts"
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