Janus-faced guardian head · Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3039154
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Size
H: 10,5 cm
H: 4.1 inch
Description
light brown wood, dark brown patina, nearly identical faces, min. dam., small missing parts (base), slight traces of abrasion;
such head sculptures are valued as powerful objects, as dwelling place for protective spirits.
The object Janus-faced guardian head with the object ID 3039154 was last part of the auction 81st Tribal Art Auction at October 31, 2015 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 236.
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