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THBMid 20th C. African Yaka Wood & Cloth Fetish Figure
Lot 273
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, and much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yaka peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A fine carved-wood fetish figure presenting a barrel-like body wrapped in cloth, meant to contain an offering within a carved cavity, and supported by slightly bent legs with large feet. Painted a rich hue of burnt sienna, his stylized visage features a prominent chin, full lips, a triangular nose, and large almond-shaped eyes encompassed by an incised outline, perhaps representing face paint. A crested headdress caps his ovoid head, resting above a pair of cupped ears. His chest is adorned by a petite, annular knob and painted a vibrant shade of orange, while his legs and feet have a light tan color. Size: 5" in diameter x 17" H (12.7 cm x 43.2 cm)
Fetish figures were made by a variety of cultures to fight evil spirits, heal sick family members, decide arguments, mark an important occasion or contract, or perform a variety of other tasks. These figures often show signs of use, because a priest or other holy person had to "activate" them using magical substances (like the red caked around the body of this one). What is inside the bundle? A CT scan of a similar Yaka bundle shows that it contains tacks, bamboo, bones of small animals, terracotta fragments, pebbles, a metal tube (possibly a bullet cartridge), a needle, a snail shell, an egg shell, and a seed. Without a similar scan or opening the bundle, we can only imagine what has been wrapped within this figure!
Provenance: private Arcadia, California, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#162062Expected surface wear with some abrasions, minor nicks/chips, and light fraying to fabric. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining pigments.Condition
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