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YAKA, Democratic Republic of Congo.
See original version (French)
208
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YAKA, Democratic Republic of Congo.
See original version (French)
Estimate €150 - €250
Voluntary lot
Description
YAKA, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Hardwood, dark brown patina.
Yimbila" hunting whistle with two holes to modulate the sound, a suspension hole at the neck, a snub nose and a crest-shaped headdress.
This whistle was used by the leader of a hunt to warn the other trackers or to call one dog. The ancestral figure above had a protective function.
H. 15.5 cm (seen).
See original version (French)
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About the sale
ANGELO TURCONI'S LIFE IN ZAIRE (1950-1980, photos, historical documents, objects, books)
Auction location
Auction time
06/27/2026 at 11:00 AM
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