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A Yoruba Tribe Carved Wood Mask, Nigeria, 20th Century,

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A Yoruba Tribe Carved Wood Mask, Nigeria, 20th Century,

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A Yoruba Tribe Carved Wood Mask, Nigeria, 20th Century,
Together with a bat human form bust.

H: 13 W: 9 D: 6 in.

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A Yoruba Tribe Carved Wood Mask, Nigeria, 20th Century,

Name: A Yoruba Tribe Carved Wood Mask, Nigeria, 20th Century,
SKU: 116727659
Price: 120 USD
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