YAKA, Democratic Republic of Congo. Wood, plant materials, magical charges, composite materials. Fetish statue associated with "Mbwoolo" shrines, depicting a lanky standing figure covered in accessories that reinforce its power. First third of the 20th century. Height: 70 cm. Provenance: Collection of a couple of collectors, Blois. Acquired in 2004 from the Galerie Guenegaud (J.B. Philippot), 21 rue Guénégaud, Paris 6 (invoice enclosed).