Yaka Wood Standing Figure
Title
Yaka Wood Standing Figure
Subject
The Yaka People
Description
A cylindrical figure, like this example, has an upturned nose—one of its distinctive features. Objects of this type are thought to be used by the diviner in ceremonies of protection and fertility. Such a figure can be multifunctional in its capacity for healing and causing illness.
Source
Congo (Rosen)
Files
Collection
Citation
“Yaka Wood Standing Figure,” Virtual AARLCC, accessed April 29, 2024, https://browardcountylibrary.omeka.net/items/show/112.