Janus-faced guardian head ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3034394

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”.

Littérature comparée

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