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African Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure, Tribal Art from D.R. Congo

$1,200
£904.17
€1,056.87
CA$1,699.32
A$1,730.57
CHF 993.42
MX$20,882.50
NOK 11,513.26
SEK 11,671.41
DKK 7,901.57

About the Item

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. Wear to finish, some losses
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Africa
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NWL69181stDibs: LU977947276762

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