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A Lega janus faced wood sculpture

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A carved wooden sculpture with two faces accented with kaolin clay, stylized wing like arms and embellished with circular designs. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 21.5 inches on its base.

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A Lega janus faced wood sculpture

Name: A Lega janus faced wood sculpture
SKU: 82022712
Price: 330 USD
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