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Description : **Originally Listed At $400** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yaka peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A fine carved-wood fetish figure presenting a barrel-like body wrapped in cloth, meant to contain an offering within a carved cavity, and supported by slightly bent legs with large feet. Painted a rich hue of burnt sienna, his stylized visage features a prominent chin, full lips, a triangular nose, and large almond-shaped eyes encompassed by an incised outline, perhaps representing face paint. A crested headdress caps his ovoid head, resting above a pair of cupped ears. His chest is adorned by a petite, annular knob and painted a vibrant shade of orange, while his legs and feet have a light tan color. Size: 5 in diameter x 17 H (12.7 cm x 43.2 cm) Fetish figures were made by a variety of cultures to fight evil spirits, heal sick family members, decide arguments, mark an important occasion or contract, or perform a variety of other tasks. These figures often show signs of use, because a priest or other holy person had to activate them using magical substances (like the red caked around the body of this one). What is inside the bundle? A CT scan of a similar Yaka bundle shows that it contains tacks, bamboo, bones of small animals, terracotta fragments, pebbles, a metal tube (possibly a bullet cartridge), a needle, a snail shell, an egg shell, and a seed. Without a similar scan or opening the bundle, we can only imagine what has been wrapped within this figure! Provenance: private Arcadia, California, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most Antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia.  For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. #162062
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