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KIFWBWE MASK CONGO

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Fang Style Carved and Painted Wood Mask Congo, 20th century: Height of mask 13 inches, width 8 1/4 inches, depth 4 1/4 inches.

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BEMBE Beautiful Zoomorphic Owl Mask Congo DRC African: Title: BEMBE Beautiful Zoomorphic Owl Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1212 Additional Information: CONGO DRC BEMBE Beautiful zoomorphic Owl mask Called "Eluba ya butende na cwecwe" or "Emangungu" th

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KIFWBWE MASK CONGO
Curving white lines radiate from the eyes with large oval eyes and open mouth. Hair upright and held together with a bow.

17" x 5 1/2" x 3 1/4"

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KIFWBWE MASK CONGO

Name: KIFWBWE MASK CONGO
SKU: 130700412
Price: 30 USD
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