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The dog has a head at each end of its body, expressive glass eyes and an open mouth with carved teeth, giving it a wonderfully fierce and slightly mysterious appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of double-headed dog is known as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKozo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand forms part of the traditional ritual art of the Bakongo people. Dogs were regarded as powerful guardians, able to move between the visible and spiritual worlds. The iron nails and metal elements were traditionally associated with the activation and use of these powerful objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a fascinating piece of African tribal art that is as much a conversation piece as it is a sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a substantial and wonderfully tactile object. The aged wood, dark patina, numerous iron elements and unusual double-headed form give it enormous character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an established collector of African art or simply looking for something genuinely unusual for your home, this is certainly not a piece that will disappear into the background!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Statement Piece for an Eclectic Interior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would make an extraordinary focal point in an eclectic, contemporary or vintage interior. 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class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA truly unusual\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eantique African wooden sculpture depicting a double-headed dog\u003c\/strong\u003e, believed to originate from the Bakongo people of the Congo and dating to around the 1930s.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from wood and covered with numerous\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehand-worked iron nails and metal pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, this remarkable sculpture has an incredible primitive character and an unmistakable presence. The dog has a head at each end of its body, expressive glass eyes and an open mouth with carved teeth, giving it a wonderfully fierce and slightly mysterious appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of double-headed dog is known as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKozo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand forms part of the traditional ritual art of the Bakongo people. Dogs were regarded as powerful guardians, able to move between the visible and spiritual worlds. The iron nails and metal elements were traditionally associated with the activation and use of these powerful objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a fascinating piece of African tribal art that is as much a conversation piece as it is a sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a substantial and wonderfully tactile object. The aged wood, dark patina, numerous iron elements and unusual double-headed form give it enormous character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an established collector of African art or simply looking for something genuinely unusual for your home, this is certainly not a piece that will disappear into the background!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Statement Piece for an Eclectic Interior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would make an extraordinary focal point in an eclectic, contemporary or vintage interior. It would also suit a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eboutique hotel, restaurant, bar, gallery or designer commercial space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elooking for something with genuine character and a story to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the sort of presence that makes people stop and ask,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"What on earth is that?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— which, frankly, is half the fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe this sculpture dates from around the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1930s. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is being sold as an antique African tribal sculpture based on its form, materials and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all genuine vintage and antique pieces, it shows signs of age and use which form part of its character and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e75 cm L x 23 cm D x 29 cm H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur motto is to reuse and recycle these wonderful antique and vintage items so that they get a new lease of life and at the same time you will have a unique, personal item of good quality in your home that will also contribute to the world's carbon footprint. We owe it to our future generations NOT to be a throwaway society.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFREE collection from our showroom by appointment only\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe delivery quoted in this listing is for mainland UK only.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlease contact us for a delivery quote to Scotland, Highlands or Islands or Offshore UK, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, IOW, etc as it may be more than the price quote.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis item is available to view at our showroom RetroNovia, 12 New Pond Parade, West End Road, Ruislip Gardens, Middlesex HA4 6LR . Please call us on 01895 675596 to make sure the item is available before coming to view.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe are located easy access from London and Oxford and are directly off the Main A40 Polish War memorial junction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e"}