The Azande people, residing in Central Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic, are renowned for their intricate wood carvings. These carvings depict animals, human figures, and abstract designs, with common motifs including elephants, lions, and crocodiles. Human figures often wear elaborate ceremonial dresses, while abstract designs convey cultural and spiritual concepts. Azande carvings continue to be produced and collected globally.
The term "Azande" encompasses culturally diverse groups brought together under distinct kingdoms over the past two centuries. The Azande's history before this period has yet to be discovered, with reliable accounts emerging in the mid-nineteenth century. British anthropologist Sir Edward Evan Evans-Pritchard played a significant role in introducing Azande culture to anthropologists in the 1950s.
Among the Azande, figures known as Yanda represent ancestral or protective spirits, uséd in the Mani cult to cure illnesses, cast spells, or attach witches to enemies. The Mani cult, open to both women and men, aimed to ensure health, wealth, and prosperity for its members. These figures, colored with magical applications called Libele, also incorporate local scarification patterns.
Azande sculpture shares similarities with neighboring Ngbaka and Ngbande art, featuring highly abstracted figures, though such pieces are less common today. The production of these abstract figures was predominant in the first third of the 20th century.
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