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statue of a man with a hat on his head on a standan ancient statue of a man with a hat on his head
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331 - A phallic-shaped head of Janus, with both mouths open and th…
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Estimate 200 € - 300 €
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Description
A phallic-shaped head of Janus, with both mouths open and the eyes set high on the skull, gazing towards the sky. A necklace around the neck. Terracotta with a beige slip. Komaland, Northern Ghana. Collected in situ in the Yikpabongo region. Circa 1600–1700 AD. Height: 22 cm. Provenance: Rossini Auction, 3 April 2008, lot 48.
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Auction time 04/11/2026 à 14h00
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