Janus-faced guardian head "kedie"
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Lot: 183
97th AuctionJanus-faced guardian head "kedie"
Côte d'Ivoire, Dan
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Old Swedish Collection Jyrki Lammi, Helsinki, Finland |
H: 7.9 inch |
1000 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood, slightly sticky rich patina,
The function and meaning of these head sculptures are not clearly understood. However, it can be considered certain that these heads are valued as powerful spiritual objects, the receptacles for tutelary spirits, "dü".
Johnson, Barbara C., Four Dan Sculptors, San Francisco 1987, p. 21
