African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure

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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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