Carved Yaka stick - DR Congo - first half 20th century - Lot 169

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Carved Yaka stick - DR Congo - first half 20th century - Lot 169
Carved Yaka stick - DR Congo - first half 20th century Carved wooden Yaka ceremonial stick featuring a long shaft decorated with several stylized anthropomorphic figures. The upper part features an openwork motif forming a circular handle framed by carved elements. Further down are several heads and human figures with elongated faces, almond-shaped eyes and stylized arms, typical of Yaka sculpture. The surface shows a light to dark brown patina with traces of use. This type of stick was associated with authority or ceremonial functions in Central African societies. Details: Length: 102 cm - Weight: 350 g.
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