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African Tribal Sculpture Two Headed Janus Wood Figure Vintage D.R.C.20th Century
African Tribal Sculpture Two Headed Janus Wood Figure Vintage D.R.C.20th Century
African Tribal Sculpture Two Headed Janus Wood Figure Vintage D.R.C.20th Century
African Tribal Sculpture Two Headed Janus Wood Figure Vintage D.R.C.20th Century
African Tribal Sculpture Two Headed Janus Wood Figure Vintage D.R.C.20th Century
African Tribal Sculpture Two Headed Janus Wood Figure Vintage D.R.C.20th Century
African Tribal Sculpture Two Headed Janus Wood Figure Vintage D.R.C.20th Century
African Tribal Sculpture Two Headed Janus Wood Figure Vintage D.R.C.20th Century
African Tribal Sculpture Two Headed Janus Wood Figure Vintage D.R.C.20th Century
African Tribal Sculpture Two Headed Janus Wood Figure Vintage D.R.C.20th Century
African Tribal Sculpture Two Headed Janus Wood Figure Vintage D.R.C.20th Century
African Tribal Sculpture Two Headed Janus Wood Figure Vintage D.R.C.20th Century

African Tribal Sculpture Two Headed Janus Wood Figure Vintage D.R.C.20th Century

$ 71.28

Availability: 67 in stock
  • Condition: In as found vintage condition in keeping with age and use. Small vertical crack to one head,slight traces of paint to the heads. A warm smooth patina to the bottom cut out, which must havebeen used as a handle.
  • Maker: Unknown
  • Material: Wood
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Color: Medium Wood Tone
  • Tribe: Unknown

    Description

    TWO HEADED FIGURE
    "JANUS SCULPTURE"
    DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
    MID 20TH CENTURY.
    TH JANUS-HEADED FIGURES
    ALWAYS IMPLY
    SPECIAL PRESCIENT POWERS;
    THESE FIGURES SERVED
    A NUMBER OF DIVINATORY
    AND PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS.
    THE HOLE ON TOP
    WAS A RECEPTACLE FOR
    RITUALLY ESSENTIAL SUBSTANCES.
    HEIGHT - 9 3/4"
    BOTTOM DIAMETER - 3 1/4" BY 3"
    THESE SO CALLED PRIMITIVE
    WOOD CARVINGS, WILL
    ALWAYS REPRESENT
    THE HEIGHT OF MODERITY
    TO ME !
    SHIPPING IS INCLUDED
    USA ONLY.
    NO RETURNS ON THIS ITEM .
    PLEASE HAVE A LOOK
    AT MY OTHER
    LISTINGS
    FOR THE
    OFFBEAT AND CURIOUS .
    MANY THANKS !