Jano Ceremony Axe
Songye · Democratic Republic of the Congo
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- Height
- 42 cm
- Material
- Wood, iron and pigments.
Axe of ceremony with two heads opposed by the back of the head, Janus, leaning on two attached characters. Two grandes heads with teeth one and…
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Full original description
Axe of ceremony with two heads opposed by the back of the head, Janus, leaning on two attached characters. Two grandes heads with teeth one and smiling the other. Striated skirt for best scepter grip. Black pedestal.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Years 60
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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