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AFRICAN KUBA PEOPLE COWRIE & BEAD HELMET MASK
AFRICAN KUBA PEOPLE COWRIE & BEAD HELMET MASK
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African Mashamboy helmet mask, Kuba people, Democratic Republic of the Congo, natural fiber body, embedded with cowrie shells and trade beads, accented by animal hair and raffia, form representing the god Woot, topped with curved form representing an elephant trunk, symbol of royalty, approx 23"h, 12"w, 14"d, 4.4lbs Start Price: $80.00
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