Janus-face Figure

Lele people, Democratic Republic of the Congo, African

20th century

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Surmounted by two bush-cow masks heads on each side
Globular reddish tripod vessel has broad mouth and raised bands delineating registers of incised zig-zags and impressed patterns; prominent raised ovals on each register.
Four-legged animal with long neck has upturned, human face
Paste resist dye