Poteau à tête « Janus »
symbolizing the passing of a grade or the passage of tim…

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Poteau à tête « Janus » symbolizing the passing of a grade or the passage of time Hardwood, old brown patina, marks of use, discreet traces of natural pigments Luba, Hemba, Democratic Republic of Congo 55 cm

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Poteau à tête « Janus »

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