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Anthropomorphic figure "yanda"

D. R. Congo, Azande

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H: 9.8 inch This object is not available anymore.

wood, base

The best known sculpture of the Zande are the "yanda" cult figures of the "mani" secret society. These spirits protect against disease, infertility, and sorcery, as well as provide luck in hunting.