Julien Gauthier

Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

Bembe, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Wood, traces of pigments. 21 cm high.
Ex-colonial bring-back, dated before Congo independence in 1960.

Rare Janus-headed power sculpture with tubular eyes representing Kalunga, an aquatic spirit.
Small chips, erosions

BEMBE Democratic Repulbic of Congo.
Wood, traces of pigments. 21cm high.
Ex colonial bring back, dated before the Congo independence of 1960.


Rare Janus-headed power sculpture with btubular eyes representing Kalunga, an aquatic spirit.
Small chips, erosions

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Wood - Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

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Rare Bembe Janus‑headed power sculpture from the Democratic Republic of Congo, carved in wood with traces of pigment, dating before 1960, dimensions 21 × 10 × 10 cm, with a worn condition and possible missing small parts.

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Rare Bembe Janus‑headed power sculpture from the Democratic Republic of Congo, carved in wood with traces of pigment, dating before 1960, dimensions 21 × 10 × 10 cm, with a worn condition and possible missing small parts.

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