African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure
$1,200 (USD)
Available Qty: 1
Item #: NWL6918
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye 2-headed Janus guardian figure (Kabeja) represents the ancestor couple of a tribe. One head is female, the other male, with incised faces, inlaid circular metal studs, rope belt with attached cowrie shells, standing with bent knees on a convex rectangular base..
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African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye 2-headed Janus guardian figure (Kabeja) represents the ancestor couple of a tribe. One head is female, the other male, with incised faces, inlaid circular metal studs, rope belt with attached cowrie shells, standing with bent knees on a convex rectangular base.
DETAILS
Sku:
NWL6918
Ships From:
New York, NY
DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
Width:
6.3"
Height:
23.3"
Depth :
7.5"
INFO
Style:
Misc. Style
Materials & Techniques:
Carved, incised, wood
Category:
Cleared Sculpture
Condition:
Wear to finish, some losses
Good; Minor losses
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