Yaka hair pin - SOLD OUT

Thin hairpin from the Congo, ex Zaire. The body of a woman is subtly depicted on the top of the pin and ends with an intricately carved head topped with a chameleon. Beautiful piece of South African tribal art, Yaka, close to the Suku.

This piece was brought back by a Belgian settler in the 1950s.

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Data sheet

Presumed dating
Mid XXth century
Size
+/- 25 cm
Ethnic group
Yaka / Bayaka
Material(s)
Wood
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Origin
Tribal art collection Belgium
Condition
Excellent

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