A Zande Yande figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yande are used to protect their owners from illness and harm, as well as bring luck. This figure is of a male as denoted by two legs and an appendage, whereas the female figures are depicted without legs. The figure has a a semi-circular head with a vertical ridge for a nose and two beads for the eyes. A large navel sits high up the torso. Metal rings are used for ears. Mounted on a wood base. Height 28.5 cm, width 11 cm, depth 9 cm