"Medoko Kakungu Statue"
This statue depicts Medoko Kakungu, an emblematic figure of the Yaka or Suku cultures, known for his role in initiation and social discipline rituals. Depicted with an oversized head, inflated or exaggerated features, and sometimes a rigid posture, he simultaneously embodies fear, satire, and authority.
This sculpted statue captures the power of the ritual being and makes it a permanent presence in sacred places or domestic altars. A testament to collective memory, it channels the social and spiritual forces linked to order, transmission, and justice.