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ANTIQUE LUBA-HEMBA KABEJA (JANUS) ANCESTOR FIGUREA fine museum-worthy double-headed ancestor figure from the Luba-Hemba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This rare Kabeja (Janus) sculpture represents the primordial male and female ancestor couple, a symbol of harmony, leadership, and clan protection.
ORIGIN & CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE• Tribal Origin: Luba-Hemba, DR Congo• Purpose: Kept in clan/village chiefs’ houses as proof of status and guardianship.• Symbolism: Balance between male & female, living & ancestral realms.• Ceremonial Role: Used in rituals, clan protection, and decision-making.
FEATURES & DETAILS• Material: Dense, heavy hardwood, dyed black• Finish: Rich aged patina with glossy wear and deep encrustations• Age: c. 1900 – early 20th century• Condition: Stable age-related crack between heads, no modern repairs• Mounting: Museum-quality display base included• Measurements:27.5cm x 10cm x 8.5cm = 10.75" x 4" x 3.5" Inches
WHY COLLECT THIS PIECE• Authentic antique – not a tourist reproduction• Rare Janus double-faced form with cultural depth• Hand-carved with stylistic precision• Suitable for serious tribal art collectors, museums, or fine décor
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►IMPORTANT INFORMATION•This listing is for 1 statue only.•Colors may vary slightly due to individual monitor settings.
•International buyers: Import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item price.►ABOUT THE SELLERTribal art is my passion, I have been collecting authentic tribal and ethnographic artifacts for over 30 years.My journeys have taken me deep into remote villages, dense forests, and across rural landscapes of Africa, Asia, India, and Southeast Asia.
The items in my collection are not tourist replicas.They are genuine cultural objects, used in rituals of divination, healing, and ceremony by animist tribal communities.
Every piece is hand-selected for its authenticity, craftsmanship, and story.
