CONGOLESE YAKA PEOPLE "BITEKI" FETISH FIGURE. A Yaka fetish figure, also known as "biteki," are characterized by their distinctive features, including: carved from wood, often depict human-like figures with detailed facial features, and may feature attachments such as bags or bundles containing symbolic materials. They are used in rituals and ceremonies for protection, healing, and divination. The figure has red beads hanging from one ear and pouches attached to its hands.
