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African Bamileke Batcham Headdress, West Cameroon

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African Bamileke Batcham Headdress, West Cameroon

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African Bamileke Batcham Headdress, West Cameroon. A hand-carved wooden helmet mask in the form of an abstract anthropomorphic head. Size: 21'' x 14'' x 7'' (53 x 36 x 18 cm). Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York.

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African Bamileke Batcham Headdress, West Cameroon

Name: African Bamileke Batcham Headdress, West Cameroon
SKU: 126817192
Price: 125 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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