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A Bamileke Mask Ex Christies, Ex Marshall Mount Collection

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A Bamileke Mask Ex Christies, Ex Marshall Mount Collection

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A classic carved wooden helmet style mask with openwork designs on top, large flat hat like feature with many well worn holes on top, perhaps to hold feathers and other regalia, accented with kaolin clay pigments, well handled surface. This helmet mask measures 15.75 x 11.75 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $50.00. Provenance: Christies Auction House, there is on old label inside, Ex Marshall Mount collection, NYC.

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A Bamileke Mask Ex Christies, Ex Marshall Mount Collection

Name: A Bamileke Mask Ex Christies, Ex Marshall Mount Collection
SKU: 137953757
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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