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A Rare Bembe Hunting Charm in Janus Form, Ex J. Hallet

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A Rare Bembe Hunting Charm in Janus Form, Ex J. Hallet

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A carved wooden Janus form idol known as "Kalunga" and was used as a Hunting Charm. bembe peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture with feather headdress measures 13.5 x 15.5 inches. Provenance: Ex Jean Pierre Hallet Collection, CA.

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Fair, weathered and worn

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A Rare Bembe Hunting Charm in Janus Form, Ex J. Hallet

Name: A Rare Bembe Hunting Charm in Janus Form, Ex J. Hallet
SKU: 104543600
Price: 480 USD
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