SOONDE or YAKA, Democratic Republic of Congo. Basketry and bark. Three rare and ancient "kipiringa" baskets with a rounded body and a square base. They were hung in homes to protect food or clothing from insects or rodents. 16 cm, 18.5 cm and 23 cm. Note: See a similar example in the collections of the Musée Royal d'Afrique Centrale (Inv. no. EO.1953.74.3184).