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an antique old ceremonial carved figural circumcision post statue yaka congo #1

an antique old ceremonial carved figural circumcision post statue yaka congo #1

$ 633.6

Availability: 84 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • tribe, country: yaka, DRC
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Condition: very good condition, some splits in the wood that can be seen in the pictures.
  • type: figural post
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Tribe: Yaka
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    An authentic old ceremonial figural post from the Yaka tribe, Congo. Posts like this were used to line the route to the circumcision ceremony for boys. The portion below the neck was originally covered with cloth. The base is included. excluding the base, it measures 18.75 inches, 48 cm, in height and 4.5 inches, 11.5 cm in width at the widest point. Scroll down the page for more pictures.