Zande Statuette, South Sudan

Zande Statuette, South Sudan
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Statuette presenting a bust character. The arms are along the body, the hands resting on the hips. The navel is prominent. The simple face is structured by strong brow ridges that come together to form the nose. Scarifications start from the top of the head and go down along the nose. It is a traditional pattern from the Ubangi region which is particularly popular with the Ngbaka. The look is enhanced with small white pearls embedded in the eyes. He still wears a brass collar around his neck. The skull has a top cavity where the magic charge was placed.
This statuette is quite special in its design and is the work of the Zande people from South Sudan.
It is called Yanda (the spirit, the force) of the Mani cult and had the role of preserving the well-being of the community while providing a therapeutic and protective function. It could sometimes also be used to formulate divinatory omens.
Wood with a patina of use (some lacks at the base and at the top, splits), brass, pearls
Height: 21cm
Mid 20th century
Provenance: -Ex-Belgian collection.
-Ex-French collection, acquired from the descendants of Alain PILETTE (1956-2013), Belgian agronomist born in Kamina (DRC) who then settled in Pointe Noire (Congo-Brazaville)

Ref: R7MT3CXOIT

Ethnic group Zande - Azande
Style Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period 20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
Country of origin Sudan
Height (cm) 21 cm
Materials Wood
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
Location 69620, Ternand, France
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