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BWAMI SOCIETY JANUS TOTEM FIGURE CARVED WOOD

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BWAMI SOCIETY JANUS TOTEM FIGURE CARVED WOOD

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Description

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund
1st half 20th Century
PEOPLE LEGA ZAIRE
Bwami Society Janus Totem Figure
Of small carved wood with dark brown patina, white kaolin face of simple round head with janus faces, pair of bowed legs standing on round circular base.
8.50" h x 4" w x 4.25"d, wood mount.

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BWAMI SOCIETY JANUS TOTEM FIGURE CARVED WOOD

Name: BWAMI SOCIETY JANUS TOTEM FIGURE CARVED WOOD
SKU: 45334883
Price: 400 USD
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