Yaka (or Bayaka), Dem. Rep. of Congo: a crest from a staff of office or a chief’s staff, in the form of female figure.
Yaka (or Bayaka), Dem. Rep. of Congo: a crest from a staff of office or a chief’s staff, in the form of female figure.
A crest from a staff of office, or chief’s staff, of the Yaka, from the south-western Congo. With a charming female figure. Made of hard wood, originally dyed dark brown. With a typical hairstyle of three crests and with arms lying against the body. The figure was probably once ‘clothed’ (see the light-coloured areas on her hips).
Below, on the sleeve in which the actual staff was once inserted, there is a wrapping of copper wire and incised letters (‘MU’?). A minimal, old loss to the left crest of the hairstyle and a crack to the sleeve on the back. Otherwise no damage. A charming, interesting piece with good shiny patina as a result of long use.
Height: c. 35 cm. First half of the 20th century.
Provenance: Private Collection of Prof. Dr. Rudolf Leopold, Vienna.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
06.04.2017 - 15:00
- Prezzo realizzato: **
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EUR 750,-
- Prezzo di partenza:
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EUR 400,-
Yaka (or Bayaka), Dem. Rep. of Congo: a crest from a staff of office or a chief’s staff, in the form of female figure.
A crest from a staff of office, or chief’s staff, of the Yaka, from the south-western Congo. With a charming female figure. Made of hard wood, originally dyed dark brown. With a typical hairstyle of three crests and with arms lying against the body. The figure was probably once ‘clothed’ (see the light-coloured areas on her hips).
Below, on the sleeve in which the actual staff was once inserted, there is a wrapping of copper wire and incised letters (‘MU’?). A minimal, old loss to the left crest of the hairstyle and a crack to the sleeve on the back. Otherwise no damage. A charming, interesting piece with good shiny patina as a result of long use.
Height: c. 35 cm. First half of the 20th century.
Provenance: Private Collection of Prof. Dr. Rudolf Leopold, Vienna.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 06.04.2017 - 15:00 |
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| Esposizione: | 01.04. - 06.04.2017 |
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