This is an interesting miniature figure from Zande, a tribe found in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, along the banks of the Uele River, in the south-central and southwestern parts of South Sudan, and in the southeastern Central African Republic. Figures like this among the Zande known as Yanda, served to represent ancestral or protective spirits who looked over the members of an Azande cult known as Mani (This cult was also shared by close neighbours the Mangbetu). Figures either carved of wood or shaped out of clay were used by senior male members of Mani, known as Bandakpa, to cure illnesses, forestall spells or to cast spells or attach a witch to an enemy. This is an old Zande figure with a brown patina, lightly incised streaks on the head, bent arms touching the waist and look considerably old with nice preservation.
- Material: Lightwood, Metallic necklace around the neck
- Age:approx 50-60yrs
- Origin: Democratic Republic Of Congo
- Condition: Good
- SKU: LMIN-026
- Weight: 0.2 kg
- Dimensions: 4 x 21.5 x 2.8 cm