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Carved Wood Chokwe Face Mask with Braided Hair, African Art

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Carved Wood Chokwe Face Mask with Braided Hair, African Art

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Carved Wood Chokwe Face Mask with Braided Hair, African Art. Made by the Chokwe people of Angola, impressive mask is finely carved of dark wood and finely detailed. Hair, which is some sort of black fiber, is braided and attached to burlap, which sits on a frame of wood.Â Handsome and striking, with great patina.

Dimensions are 12 in h x 9 in w x 10.5Â in d. Condition is good with overall surface wear and a 5 in crack on the right side of the forehead. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

Condition

See description and photos for condition. Please email or call for a more detailed condition report. We grade on a scale from excellent, very good, good, fair, to poor; that said, all lots are sold in as is condition at time of sale, and condition listings are given as a courtesy for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder.

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12 x 9 x 10.5 in

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Carved Wood Chokwe Face Mask with Braided Hair, African Art

Name: Carved Wood Chokwe Face Mask with Braided Hair, African Art
SKU: 143044044
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

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