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Antique African DRC Nkanu Ceremonial Yaka Mask

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Antique African DRC Nkanu Ceremonial Yaka Mask

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Antique African Nkanu Ceremonial Yaka Mask. Early 20th C Carved wood, raffia and pigment used in ritual dances from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Measuring 60 cm H x 28 cm W. From a Montreal private collection and exhibited in several public and private galleries. A Certificate of Authenticity signed by Dr. K. Kia Bunseki Fu-Kiau, Dr. Niangi Batulukisi will be included for the purchaser of this lot.

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Antique African DRC Nkanu Ceremonial Yaka Mask

Name: Antique African DRC Nkanu Ceremonial Yaka Mask
SKU: 136248147
Price: 400 CAD
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