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A Rare Mask from Tanzania

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A Rare old Makonde Face mask, African Art: A carved wooden face mask with archaic facial features and a reddish orange mineral pigment. The mask shows signs of field use and wear. makonde or Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, Africa. This mask will inc

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A Fine Old Makua African mask Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery: A rare Old Makua female mask with well handled and worn surface and lip plugs as well as ear adornment. Makua peoples, Tanzania, Africa. Provenance: - Ex. McConnell Collection, Va, USA ; Ex Leonard Ka

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OLD AND RARE MAKONDE PASSPORT STYLE MASKETTE: This is a rare and unusual old miniature maskette from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, Africa. Carved wood with stylized face and form, well handled surface patina. The mask measures 5.5 x 4 inches.

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African Makonde Lipiko Mask, Tanzania: African Makonde Lipiko Mask, Tanzania. Carved wood and pigment. With light burgundy patina and a stylized, carved coiffure. Property of a New York Collector. Size: 9'' x 11.5'' x 7.5'' (23 x 29 x 19 c

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African Makonde Mask, Tanzania: African Makonde Mask, Tanzania. Carved wood, hair and metal. Size: 10.5'' x 10'' x 12'' (27 x 25 x 30 cm).

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A tall carved wooden mask with highly stylized zoomorphic features, well handled surface and signs of field use. The mask measures 13 x 8.5 inches ( 20 inches inches tall on professional custom display stand) Provenance: Ex. J. Camp Gallery; Ex. Sol and Josephine Levitt Coll, NY

Condition

fair, well handled

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A Rare Mask from Tanzania

Name: A Rare Mask from Tanzania
SKU: 127839134
Price: 420 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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