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Northwest Coast Kwakwakwa Carved Polychrome PORTRAIT MASK, Signed

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Northwest Coast Kwakwakwa Carved Polychrome PORTRAIT MASK, Signed

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Northwest Coast Carved and Polychrome Painted Kwakwakwa PORTRAIT MASK.
Signed on interior by the artist, MJ and titled PORTRAIT, Kwagiulth (view photo).
Hand-carved and painted cedar bark wood.
Acquired during the 1960s.
Dimensions: H: 12 in., W: 8 3/4 in., D: 8 in.
Condition: good original vintage pre-owned estate condition, no repairs noted.
Provenance: Traverse City, Michigan Estate.

Condition

Good original estate condition, no repairs noted.
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Northwest Coast Kwakwakwa Carved Polychrome PORTRAIT MASK, Signed

Name: Northwest Coast Kwakwakwa Carved Polychrome PORTRAIT MASK, Signed
SKU: 148525425
Price: 325 USD
Availability: InStock

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