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Female male Janus pole. Wood, localised erosion, discrete po…
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71
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Female male Janus pole. Wood, localised erosion, discrete po…
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €700
Voluntary lot
Description
Female male Janus pole.
Wood, localised erosion, discrete polychrome remains.
Yoruba, Nigeria.
53 x 16 x 20 cm
Among the Yoruba of Nigeria, Janus representations express a dual and complementary conception of the world. The association of the feminine and masculine in a single entity evokes an ideal of balance and unity of forces.
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About the sale
A journey through the continents
Auction location
Auction time
06/04/2026 at 12:00 PM
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