Powerfull Yaka maternity figure from DR Congo. The figure is breasth feeding a little child who is sitting on her lap. Typical Yaka figure with remarkable large upturned nose.
Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and style. African maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and action and many signify much more, whether the primordial mother or a legendary founding ancestor. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births.Good condition with traces of tribal use.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
| Object |
Maternity figure |
| Ethnic group: |
Yaka |
| Country: |
DR Congo |
| Material: |
Wood, Feathers |
| Estimated period: |
Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: |
No |
| Dimensions: |
60x18x16 cm |
| Weight: |
2500 gram |
| Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
