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A Tetela / Songye Mask

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Songye Mask: African Tribal Art Songye Mask from Congo. The dimension is 15 inches high x 8 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continenta

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Description

A carved wooden dance mask with portrait like qualities, well handled and worn edges and painted with kaolin clay pigments. Tetela or Songye, or related ethnic group, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 13.5 inches tall. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $50.00.

Condition

fair, well weathered

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A Tetela / Songye Mask

Name: A Tetela / Songye Mask
SKU: 135637931
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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