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Yaka - Repubblica Democratica del Congo Fetish.Hard wood with natural and glossy patina, magical

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Yaka - Repubblica Democratica del Congo Fetish.Hard wood with natural and glossy patina, magical

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Yaka - Democratic Republic of Congo Fetish.Hard wood with natural and glossy patina, magical substances.Signs of use.With base. . Cm 3,00 x 19,00 x 3,00. Many Yaka sculptures were created to contain small cavities filled with natural substances believed to be magical to give them power. Also used as protection tools, fetishes like this were worn by men during hunting trips and were often adorned with shells, seeds, coins and any other object or substance considered useful to increase its magical power.Beautiful patina and with signs of use.

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Yaka - Repubblica Democratica del Congo Fetish.Hard wood with natural and glossy patina, magical

Name: Yaka - Repubblica Democratica del Congo Fetish.Hard wood with natural and glossy patina, magical
SKU: 130387207
Price: 750 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €1,000 - €1,500

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