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Rare Ituri River Pygmy Mask Ex Warkow, Ex Eglington

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Rare Ituri River Pygmy Mask Ex Warkow, Ex Eglington

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Description

A carved wooden ceremonial mask with painted designs and classic form, Ituri River basin region, Pygmy peoples. Utilized in a context of boyâ€™s initiation, there are precious few original examples on the market. The mask has been custom mounted, and measures 15 inches tall on its base. Provenance: Ex Arts Du Monde Gallery, Soho, Ex Stuart Warkow Collection, New York, Ex Mark Eglington Gallery, New York.

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Good, well handled

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Rare Ituri River Pygmy Mask Ex Warkow, Ex Eglington

Name: Rare Ituri River Pygmy Mask Ex Warkow, Ex Eglington
SKU: 135463445
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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