  Fetish 1 42" $1200 |
  Fetish 2 34" $500 |
  Fetish 3 33" $700 |
  Fetish 4 32" $600 |
  Fetish 5 33.5" $700 |
Fetish 1 42" $1200 |
Fetish 2 34" $500 |
Fetish 3 33" $700 |
Fetish 4 32" $600 |
Fetish 5 33.5" $700 |
  Fetish 6 30" $500 |
  Fetish 7 27.5" $400 |
  Fetish 8 28.5" $700 |
  Fetish 9 SOLD |
  Fetish 10 26.5" $700 |
  Fetish 11 27" $600 |
  Fetish 12 25" $800 |
  Fetish 13 24.5" $400 |
  Fetish 14 25" $500 |
  Fetish 15 23.5" $500 |
 Fetish 16 24" $500 |
  Fetish 17 23" $500 |
  Fetish 18 22" $500 |
  Fetish 19 21.5" $500 |
  Fetish 20 22.5" $400 |
Fetishes were protective figures used by individuals, families, or whole communities to destroy or weaken evil spirits, prevent or cure illnesses, repel bad deeds, solemnize contracts or oath-taking, and decide arguments. A diviner or holy person would activate the statue, using magical substances. Fetishes gained power and were effective because people believed in them.
Yaka fetishes known as Biteki support sacred substances containing life force. These materials, together with the figure, assist the prayers and supplications of their owners for protection of harm, sickness or loss. Distinctive facial features of Yaka sculpture include the bisected eyes and upturned noses that are typical of their masks as well.
Despite their appearance these Yaka figures show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.
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