Bidspirit auction | A wooden Yaka sculpture, Democratic

A wooden Yaka sculpture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, late 19th/ early 20thC (+) Height: 55 cm. (21.64 in.), incl. stand: 63 cm. (24.80 in.) - A wooden Yaka sculpture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, late 19th/ early 20thC (+) On a modern base. Traditionally, it was the various additions to the sculpted figure that determined the ritual function the object was to fulfill. Here, a tiny rectangular opening has been made in the statue's abdomen. Secured with four brass nails, it is paradoxically this small receptacle, serving as a container for the magical charge, that gives the object all its strength and power. Provenance: Ex-Collection Julius Konietzko (1886-1952) Purchased by the present owner at Didier Claes - Brussels (+) incl. a certificate by Didier Claes Height: 55 cm. (21.64 in.), incl. stand: 63 cm. (24.80 in.) Please note: condition reports are not part of the lot description. To request a condition report, please contact us at info@carlobonte.be .