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210 - Suku-Yaka janiform anthropomorphic figure, Democratic Republ…
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Estimate €100 - €200
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Suku-Yaka janiform anthropomorphic figure, Democratic Republic of Congo Materials: Wood. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Private collection, Belgium. Dimensions: H. 22 cm. This remarkable anthropomorphic figure eloquently illustrates the stylistic affinities that unite the Suku and Yaka sculptural traditions of the Kwango region. The work is distinguished by its particularly original design, dominated by a janiform head in which several faces are articulated around a single vertical axis. This complex treatment gives the sculpture the sculpture a singular presence and a dynamic reading from every angle. The body, deliberately elongated, has powerful, synthetic volumes. The arms torso, the generously modelled hips and legs, and the long verticality of the and the long verticality of the composition contribute to the overall balance of the work. The The finely-worked surface retains a beautiful old patina that emphasises the reliefs and accentuates the depth of the volumes. The quality of its sculpture, the mastery of its proportions and the originality of its cephalic treatment cephalic treatment, this figure is one of the most attractive productions of the Suku-Yaka cultural area Suku-Yaka cultural area, whose creations are among the major expressions of classical art in the Congo Basin.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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