Teke Fly Whisk With Finely Carved Janus Figures, DRC

Fly Whisk With Finely Carved Janus Figures. Teke Culture, DRC 

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The handle of this fly whisk features two finely carved Janus figures - a male and female- with their arms resting on their crouched upper legs. The faces of the figures display fine striations, and the surface of the fly whisk exhibits a deep, worn patina. 

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Ex Private Collection, UK

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