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VERY OLD LEGA BWAMI SOCIETY JANUS IDOL

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Description

This is a very well handled and worn carved wooden idol with janus mask like faces and some incised design, from the Lega peoples, Congo, central Africa. The wood on this figure is quite smooth from handling over many years. The sculpture measures 7.5 inches tall ( 9.25 inches tall on custom display stand)

Condition

Fair, a few scrapes and scratches.

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VERY OLD LEGA BWAMI SOCIETY JANUS IDOL

Name: VERY OLD LEGA BWAMI SOCIETY JANUS IDOL
SKU: 68484620
Price: 230 USD
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