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A Nuna Chameleon Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock Collection
A Nuna Chameleon Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock Collection
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A long carved wooden mask in the form of a chameleon lizard with a curled tail. The mask has incised designs and has been accented with red,white and black organic pigments and paints. Such masks are known as "Wamu" and are mainly used for entertainment and funerals. There is no display stand included, a generic example can be purchased for an additional $50.00. The mask measures 30 inches long x 7 inches wide. Provenance: The Thomas Wheellock collection, NYC.
Condition
Good, well worn, areas of erosion, overall strong and stable.
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