Lot 232: A fine Holo Janus figure

Holo, D.R. Congo; H: 11"

The figure with finely carved Janus faces with rounded features above a fabric covered fetish bundle, a fiber skirt to the waist, Janus legs beneath. Finely carved and well patinated, on a custom base.

Comments:
Dr. Arthur P. Bourgeois, Expert on the Kwilu-Kwango saw this mask in early October 2013 in person and remarked that the face was extremely well carved, and that this example was fine and authentic and had been traditionally used.

Provenance:
Property of a New York private collector

Price Realized: $350

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