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Maternity figure – Wood, Feathers – Yaka – Congo DRC

 250,00

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SKU: 44.493 Categories: , Tags: , , ,
Description

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
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