Huge & Old Yaka Statue with Fetish Compartment 26" Start Price USD 1,800.00 Current Price USD 1,800.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, May 07, 2008 End Time Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Location SACRAMENTO CA See more about 'Huge & Old Yaka Statue with Fetish Compartment 26"' Description   TYPE:  African Statue TRIBE:  Yaka COUNTRY:  DRC Congo MATERIALS:  Hardwood, Pigments AGE:  Mid 20th Century CONDITION:  Tribally used, repair and chip to right foot. DIMENSIONS:  Height 26" Width 10" Depth 10" WEIGHT: 14lb     A superb Yaka Tribal Statue with Fetish compartment in the back, sourced from the DRC Congo. Yaka Fetish figures were used by communities, families and individuals to protect against illness or disease, to solve arguments, weaken and destroy evil spirits and oversee contracts. The figure gains its power from the addition of organic materials to the rear compartment area. Each figure has a specific purpose which is only known to its owner. This is a great example of a rare Yaka Fetish statue showing good signs of age and use.    Any questions or for additional photos please email me. To save on shipping costs you are welcome to combine items form theebonytree.com    Place a Bid!