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DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

209 - Yaka, DR Congo, mid-20th century.
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Estimate €150 - €300
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Description
Yaka, DR Congo, mid-20th century. ‘N’koko N’gombo’ slit drum of the Yaka people of south-western DR Congo. The hollow cylindrical body is surmounted by a head characteristic of Yaka statuary: a triple-crested headdress, closed eyelids and a serene expression. The sides of the drum are struck with drumsticks It heralds the arrival of the Nganga, the diviner-healer. The cavity of the drum can be used as a vessel for preparing medicines. H: 50 cm Dense wood, traces of kaolin, with its drumstick Brown patina from use
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About the sale MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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Auction time 10/08/2026 at 2:30 PM
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