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African "owl" mask by the Bwa peoples of Burkina Faso, circular, and depicting the face of an owl

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African "owl" mask by the Bwa peoples of Burkina Faso, circular, and depicting the face of an owl

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African "owl" mask by the Bwa peoples of Burkina Faso, circular, and depicting the face of an owl surrounded by stylized geometric feathers. 35" diameter.

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African "owl" mask by the Bwa peoples of Burkina Faso, circular, and depicting the face of an owl

Name: African \"owl\" mask by the Bwa peoples of Burkina Faso, circular, and depicting the face of an owl
SKU: 149866656
Price: 250 USD
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