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African Angas or Koro Society Abrus Seed Helmet Mask, Nigeria

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African Angas or Koro Society Abrus Seed Helmet Mask, Nigeria

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African Angas or Koro Society Abrus Seed Helmet Mask, Nigeria. Provenance: ex. collection Tayor Dale, Santa Fe, NM. Prior to that in an old UK collection). Size: 14'' x 9'' x 8'' (36 x 23 x 20 cm).

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African Angas or Koro Society Abrus Seed Helmet Mask, Nigeria

Name: African Angas or Koro Society Abrus Seed Helmet Mask, Nigeria
SKU: 129019746
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

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