This intense painting, strongly inspired by the study and contemplation of the Yaka’s art, illustrates the deep sadness and disarray of a population.
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Yaka Mask – This mask, with depiction of two abstract birds, belongs to a tradition appearing in initiation and circumcision rituals of the boys (mukhanda).
African Symbolic portraits – This series of original paintings celebrates the great cultural currents of Western and Central Africa – Artist Xea B.
Painting – Artist Xea B. – Oil on canvas – African symbolic portrait – This painting is a study of a fine Yaka sculpture.
