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172 - Janiform Tabwa figure, south-western Lake Tanganyika, easter…
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Estimate €100 - €200
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Description
Janiform Tabwa figure, south-western Lake Tanganyika, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Congo Materials: Wood. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Private collection, Belgium. Dimensions: H. 29 cm. This interesting Tabwa figure is distinguished by its janiform head with multiple faces, a rare iconography that evokes vigilance, knowledge and the ability to perceive many things. iconography evoking vigilance, knowledge and the ability to perceive several worlds simultaneously. worlds simultaneously. The naturalistic treatment of the features, combined with a hieratic posture and a beautiful vertical construction, gives the whole a particularly expressive presence. expressive presence. The finely engraved scarification marks on the torso reinforce the sculpture's identity, while the ancient patina gives it a particularly expressive presence. character of the sculpture, while the old patina, worn by handling and time, bears witness to its authenticity. Janiform figures play an important role in several Central African traditions traditions of Central Africa, where they are often associated with notions of protection spiritual authority and mediation between the living and the ancestors. This work is a fine example a fine example of the refined aesthetic of the Tabwa workshops in the Tanganyika basin.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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