MC1260 Superb statuette Yanda Zande Azande figure Ubangi Congo DRC
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CONGO DRC
ZANDE - Yanda figurine
Superb statuette typical of the Ubangi region
The eyes are upholstery nails, a necklace of white glass beads is wrapped around the figurine. Copper earring (one is missing)
The eyes are upholstery nails, a necklace of white glass beads is wrapped around the figurine. Copper earring (one is missing)
The Yanda figures, with an abstract style and an indeterminate gender, represent the force, the spirits
These anthropomorphic figurines (also called Nazeze) belonged to the highest members of there Mani company. They were used in the divination rituals of this association, which could be compared to the cult of the Bwami of the Lega
These anthropomorphic figurines (also called Nazeze) belonged to the highest members of there Mani company. They were used in the divination rituals of this association, which could be compared to the cult of the Bwami of the Lega
The Zande live in northern Congo, in the Ubangi, along the Uele River
Features:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Statuette
ETHNIC GROUP: Zande - Azande
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo DRC
(ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaire).
MATERIAL: Wood, copper, glass, upholstery nails
DIMENSIONS: Height 16.5 cm.
18.5 cm with the base
18.5 cm with the base
CONDITION: Average - poor
See photos.
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Bibliography - Bibliography
- Ubangi, dir. Jan-Lodewijk Grootaers, Mercator Fund, 2007
- Yanda des Zande figures, 24 Ubangian sculptures from the Jay T Last collection, Jan-Lodewijk Grootaers Tribal Art Magazine n°96 Summer 2020
- 100 peoples of Zaire and their sculpture. The handbook for collectors, scholars and students, Marc Leo Felix, Brussels: Zaire Basin Art History Research Foundation, 1987, pages 202-203
- The Tribal Arts of Africa, Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, Thames and Hudson, 1998, pages 141 - 142
- Yanda des Zande figures, 24 Ubangian sculptures from the Jay T Last collection, Jan-Lodewijk Grootaers Tribal Art Magazine n°96 Summer 2020
- 100 peoples of Zaire and their sculpture. The handbook for collectors, scholars and students, Marc Leo Felix, Brussels: Zaire Basin Art History Research Foundation, 1987, pages 202-203
- The Tribal Arts of Africa, Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, Thames and Hudson, 1998, pages 141 - 142
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CONGO DRC
Superb AZANDE Yanda Figure
Superb & typical figure of the Ubangi region
The eyes are upholstered nails, a necklace of white glass beads is wrapped around the figurine. Copper earring (one is missing)
Superb & typical figure of the Ubangi region
The eyes are upholstered nails, a necklace of white glass beads is wrapped around the figurine. Copper earring (one is missing)
The Yanda figures, with an abstract style and an indeterminate gender represent strength, the spirits
Those anthropomorphic figurines (also named Nazeze) belonged to the highest members of this society. They were used in the divination rituals of the Mani, an association that could be compared to the cult of the Bwami of the Lega
The Zande live in the north of the Congo, in the Ubangi, on the banks of the Uele river
Features:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Statue, figure
ETHNIC GROUP: Zande Azande.
ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaire).
MATERIAL: Wood, copper, glass, upholstery nails
MATERIAL: Wood, copper, glass, upholstery nails
DIMENSIONS: About 6 1/2 inches high
7 1/4" with the base
CONDITION: Medium - bad
Please have a look on the pictures.