Zemanek-Münster

Anthropomorphic figure "yanda" ·  D. R. Congo, Azande · ID: 3032367

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Provenance
Mon Steyaert, Brussels, Belgium
Size
H: 20 cm
H: 7.9 inch

Description

wood, shiny brown patina, plant fibres, of abstract form, armless torso, only indicated facial features, min. dam., cracks, minor missing parts, slight traces of abrasion, on wooden base;
the “yanda” figures were made for “mani” society. They were intended to promote the well-being of its members, especially their health and prosperity, they should guarantee safety from sorcery and general success


The object Anthropomorphic figure “yanda” with the object ID 3032367 was last part of the auction 68th tribal art auction at March 3, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 429.

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