A fragmentary bust of an ancient Janus Kabéja Makua statuette. The kabeja is a male-female Januiform object essential to the Hemba cult, including ancestor worship. This specimen shows a beautiful old style.
Hemba, Democratic Republic of Congo
Wood, small accidents and erosion, visible lack of the lower part, very beautiful and old patina of use.
H. 23 cm
Provenance :
Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
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