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A Luba Janus Form Male & Female Divination Idol

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A Luba Janus Form Male & Female Divination Idol

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Carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood, this Male & female idol features a janus form with raised scarifications as well as classic Luba faces and style. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa.

Condition

fair, eroded condition

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A Luba Janus Form Male & Female Divination Idol

Name: A Luba Janus Form Male & Female Divination Idol
SKU: 63444378
Price: 600 USD
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