Where Is Janus Figure? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

This African work, dating to late 1800s-early 1900s. Made from wood, it measures Overall: 30.8 x 7.9 x 7.3 cm (12 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 2 7/8 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the African Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to late 1800s-early 1900s. It's made from wood. Dimensions: Overall: 30.8 x 7.9 x 7.3 cm (12 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 2 7/8 in.).

It's made from Wood. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

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