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African Fon Power Figure w/Two-Faced Janus Image

Fon Power or Fetish figure depicting a two-faced Janus-like image, wood, metal, shells, fabric, and rope, Fon Tribe, Africa, probably twentieth century. These materials composed together symbolize the binding of power and simultaneously the binding of enemies.

Dimensions: 9"H

Shows signs of traditional use.

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