Zemanek-Münster

Janus-faced guardian head

Côte d'Ivoire, Dan
sold EUR 350
Provenance
George W. Harley, Ganta, Liberia
Helmut von Hacht, Hamburg, Germany
Size
H: 13,5 cm
H: 5.3 inch

Description

wood, partly encrusted dark brown patina, min. dam., small missing parts through insect caused damage, base
such head sculptures are valued as powerful objects, as dwelling place for protective spirits called “dü”.


Comparing literature

Johnson, Barbara C., Four Dan Sculptors, San Francisco 1987, p. 22

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