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1900s African Azande Wood & Brass Rings Yanda Figure

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1900s African Azande Wood & Brass Rings Yanda Figure

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Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zande/Azande people, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden protective figure with brass rings known as a yanda, which were crafted by for use in the Mani secret society. The abstract and stylized body emphasizes the thigh / hips and the projecting navel (umbilical hernia) that symbolized fertility and the succession of generations. Size: 4" L x 3" W x 9.75" H (10.2 cm x 7.6 cm x 24.8 cm)

Provenance: ex-collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA, acquired before 1995

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Condition

Stable pressure fissures and abrasions, nicks and chips. Fading to pigments and patina to brass rings. Overall good antique condition without repairs

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1900s African Azande Wood & Brass Rings Yanda Figure

Name: 1900s African Azande Wood & Brass Rings Yanda Figure
SKU: 164764001
Price: 300 USD
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Estimate $600 - $900

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