Democratic Republic of Congo

Mid 20th c

7 ¼ inches high x 2 ¼ inches wide

Ex: Newport Beach, CA collection

$ 350

Inv. #A3793

The Yaka carved small slit-drums that were implements used for healing and divination ceremonies. By striking the drum with a stick, the diviner would invoke the spiritual forces to find the cause of an illness or misfortune.  The figure exhibits a stylized Yaka face with coffee-bean eyes and below, a torso with hollow chamber.

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