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Janus Mask with Horned Figure
African or Oceanic Objects
African or Oceanic Objects
$9,500
- Date: Early 20th Century
- Painted and Carved Wood Sculpture
- Size: 24.5 x 10 x 11 in. (62.23 x 25.4 x 27.94 cm)
about Janus Mask with Horned Figure
This is a Janus Helmet Mask, most likely of Igbo Nigerian origin, although it is hard to pinpoint its provenance.
These masks were usually created to represent leaders within the community, the faces on both sides representing their ability to see in all directions.
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