Janus Reliquary Guardian Figure

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Janus Reliquary Guardian Figure

Africa, Gabonese Republic, or Northwestern Republic of the Congo, Kota peoples, Obamba, or Mindumu groups, Kota peoples, Obamba, or Mindumu groups, mid-19th century
Sculpture
Wood, copper, brass, iron, cowrie shell
23 × 12 × 5 in. (58.42 × 30.48 × 12.7 cm)
Gift of Terry and Lionel Bell in honor of the museum’s 50th anniversary (M.2015.225)
African Art
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Gifts on the Occasion of LACMA's 50th Anniversary. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2015.