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Hand Carved Painted Mask Central West African Ghana Congo Zaire 1960s Collection No 1

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Hand Carved Painted Mask Central West African Ghana Congo Zaire 1960s Collection No 1

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Described By:Rachel CNX 1367 6060

Title:Hand Carved Painted Mask Central West African Ghana Congo Zaire 1960s Collection No 1

Description: A large, tri color painted wooden mask from an estate collection. Hand Carved Painted Mask Central West African Ghana Congo Zaire 1960s Collection No 1

Type of Piece:Mask

Condition:All pieces are in generally sound estate discovery condition. This particular mask has some insect holes and drill holes along with minor paint loss and a chip on the top.

Hallmarks:N/A

Provenance:One of 9 sold as separate lots collected in Africa in the 1960s by an American residing in central and west Africa. Some items were new at the time and some were said to be older. The collector was doing humanitarian work and be friended may members of the representative cultures.

Measurements:10.75x9.25x21.25 inches

Estimated weight of piece:3 LBS

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Hand Carved Painted Mask Central West African Ghana Congo Zaire 1960s Collection No 1

Name: Hand Carved Painted Mask Central West African Ghana Congo Zaire 1960s Collection No 1
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Price: 60 USD
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