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BURKINA FASO AFRICAN BUTTERFLY MASK

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painted wood; Bobo tribe; Condition: with separation crack throughout lower section of mask; repair to beak; area of paint loss; 14 x 70 inches;

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BURKINA FASO AFRICAN BUTTERFLY MASK

Name: BURKINA FASO AFRICAN BUTTERFLY MASK
SKU: 109786495
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

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