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20th C. Latin American Carved Wood Janus Figure

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Description

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Fowler Museum at UCLA **

Latin America, 20th century CE. This is a wooden sculpture with a geometric form showing two figures with their backs to each other: one in a crown, and one with a horned headdress. Incised lines provide finer details, including hands and facial features. Size: 4.75" W x 12.9" H (12.1 cm x 32.8 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Morgan Collection, Santa Monica, CA

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20th C. Latin American Carved Wood Janus Figure

Name: 20th C. Latin American Carved Wood Janus Figure
SKU: 46822474
Price: 50 USD
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Estimate $150 - $250

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