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Lot Essay
William Fagg confessed to being baffled as to the origin of this fascinating little figure, and suggested that it might be from the Yaka or even from Congo-Brazzaville.
Details
A FINE CHARM FIGURE
Of unusual form, the Janus headed figure with two notches indicating each mouth, fetish bundles, fibre and coloured beads about the neck, dark glossy patina
11.5cm. high
Of unusual form, the Janus headed figure with two notches indicating each mouth, fetish bundles, fibre and coloured beads about the neck, dark glossy patina
11.5cm. high
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.53, fig.43
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.