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A Fine Yaka Power Fetish Ex Kalpa Gallery 1970's

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A Fine Yaka Power Fetish Ex Kalpa Gallery 1970's

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A YAKA FEMALE POWER FIGURE from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the ridged cap above a face with slit bean eyes within circular orbits, typical upturned nose, mouth carved open, the diminutive arms extend to the abdomen and are embellished with two fetish bundles issuing sticks and bird feathers. The sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 11.5 inches. Provenance: Kalpa De Boer Gallery 1970's, Amsterdam. Ex Dr Gilbert Jackson Collection, Maryland.

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Good, well handled

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A Fine Yaka Power Fetish Ex Kalpa Gallery 1970's

Name: A Fine Yaka Power Fetish Ex Kalpa Gallery 1970's
SKU: 111134520
Price: 320 USD
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