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Yaka Large Khosi Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo #576Yaka Khosi Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo Yaka Khosi Figures were Protective Figures used by individuals, families, or whole communities to destroy or weaken Evil Spirits, prevent or cure illnesses, repel bad deeds, solemnize contracts or oath taking, and decide arguments. A Diviner or Shaman would activate the Figure, using magical substances. Khosi Figures gained power and were effective because people believed strongly in their power. Yaka
- Yaka Khosi Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Yaka Khosi Figures were Protective Figures used by individuals, families, or whole communities to destroy or weaken Evil Spirits, prevent or cure illnesses, repel bad deeds, solemnize contracts or oath-taking, and decide arguments. A Diviner or Shaman would activate the Figure, using magical substances. Khosi Figures gained power and were effective because people believed strongly in their power.
- Yaka fetishes known as Khosi support sacred substances containing Life Force. These materials, together with the Figure, assist the prayers and supplications of their owners for protection of harm, sickness or loss. Distinctive facial features of Yaka sculpture include the bisected eyes and upturned noses that are classical in their Masks as well.
- Measurements: 66cm; 26" Height
- Condition: Excellent
- Yaka artists were strongly influenced by their Suku, Nkanu, and Teke Neighbors, and Ritual Healers among those Groups.
- A person can approach a Diviner if they have been wronged, to have a curse placed on the individual that wronged them. Five of the Charm-Curse Institutions use carved figures, including Mbaambi, Ndzasi, Khosi, Mbwoolu-tyso, and Ngoombu. Many of the figures share similar poses such as both hands clutched to the chest, which may refer to a person confessing guilt or swearing secrecy.
- Some Figures also feature headgear worn by Yaka and Suku Leaders. The projecting crests of this Figure are similar to those of a Bweni hat, worn as a Symbol of Authority by Land Chiefs.
- It is also possible this is a Phuungu Figure, a carved human image with packets of sticks, feathers, or bamboo. Usually owned by Head of a Patrilineal Kin Group, the Figure may pass from Father to Son. The need for this kind of Figure is designated by a Diviner. Such Figures functioned to Protect against Witches or other Fearsome Forces within the Community.
- References Cited:
Bourgeois, Arthur P. 1979. "Mbwoolo Sculpture of the Yaka." African Arts 12, no. 3: 58-96.
Bourgeois, Arthur P. 1982. “Yaka and Suku Leadership Headgear.” African Arts 15, no. 3: 30-35+92.
Bourgeois, A. P. 1985. The Yaka and Suku. Leiden: Brill.
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These make me sleep like a baby! I am 52 and often could not turn my brain off to go to sleep or stay asleep at night. About 30-45 minutes after taking these my head hits the pillow and I’m out! I take 3 tablets / 15 mg. No groggy feeling in the morning. My previous experience with melatonin had been gummies - 10-12 mg and did not work as well. Taste was also inconsistent. These are a nice peppermint, like the circle-O candies we ate as a kid. A little chalky but not bad. They don’t dissolve as fast as I thought but directions say ok to chew so then they dissolve very quickly. I also like that company is fully USA for development and manufacture. Many of gummies are not. The tablet format is also very convenient to pack for travel. I have not tried full pill format by any manufacturer.
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Flavor is great, works well!
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Excellent when using 2, great flavor/taste. Thank you!
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Like the dissolvable feature
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Cardiologist recommended one tablet nightly 30 minutes before bed to protect the lungs from covid. His other recommendations were standard protocol. Had never heard of this but know that melatonin is supposed to help with sleep. Had tried melatonin for sleep, at higher strength, but effect wore off after a week. Suprisingly, this seems to help with sleep as well. Large count at reasonable price.
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Sleep aid that helpd.
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I purchased these because I understand that the natural production of melatonin decreases drastically after the age of 40. I have been using another brand that much more expensive for a lower dosage.
I read the other reviews and decided to give these a try. I have been taking them for about 30 days. I think, I have a good understanding of the pills.
It appears that the other brand had a more consistent effect. They sublingual and you would feel drowsy after about 20 minutes. These are slow desolve and take effect after 30 minutes or so.
My only issue was consistency. I would say that 90% of the time I would be drowsy. Once or twice a month they would have a minimal effect. They are a stronger dose, 5 mg versus 3 mg of the other product. They are less expensive and they work most of the time.
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No after taste
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