YAKA STYLE FETISH FIGURES 2, DRC

Despite their appearance these Yaka fetish figures show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.

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YAKA STYLE
Fetish 8
28.5" high
$700

 

YAKA STYLE
Fetish 18
22" high
$500

YAKA STYLE
Fetish 19
21.5" high
$500

YAKA STYLE
Fetish 52
12" high
$300



YAKA STYLE
Fetish 34
18.5" high
$400

YAKA STYLE
Fetish 40
15.5" high
$300



 YAKA STYLE
Fetish 43
14.5" high
$400

YAKA STYLE
Fetish 45
13" high
$300

Photographs © Hamill Gallery

YAKA STYLE, FETISH FIGURES 2, DRC

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.

 

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