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.)
拍卖行： Carlo Bonte Auctions
专场： 在线 | 精选亚洲艺术、奢华与当代艺术、古典艺术与古董 | 第1-623号拍品
拍品描述
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. Ex-Collection Julius Konietzko (1886-1952) Purchased by the present owner at Didier Claes - Brussels (+) incl. a certificate by Didier Claes
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