Yaka Figure
Kwango people: Yaka Nkanu Suku
Yaka statuary is of the classical type and is usually small in size. The physiognomic features of this Yaka statue reproduce those that characterise the masks. The half-open bulging eyes, the finely turned up nose, the small ears etc. This African statuette is one of the magical objects of the Yaka.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 22,5 x 6 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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Kwango people: Yaka Nkanu Suku
Yaka statuary is of the classical type and is usually small in size. The physiognomic features of this Yaka statue reproduce those that characterise the masks. The half-open bulging eyes, the finely turned up nose, the small ears etc. This African statuette is one of the magical objects of the Yaka.