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A Rare Mbole African mask Ex Gerena 1989

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A Rare Mbole African mask Ex Gerena 1989

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A very Rare African Carved Wood Mask with handle, the shield-like form with slightly concave back, narrow pierced eyes under concave arched brows, narrow nose with central indentation, the forehead with grooved linear coiffure and a very well worn handle. Mbole peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Mask measures 16 inches tall * there is no display stand with this lot. Provenance: Ex Joseph Gerena gallery , New York since 1989.

Condition

Well handled and worn, signs of field use.

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A Rare Mbole African mask Ex Gerena 1989

Name: A Rare Mbole African mask Ex Gerena 1989
SKU: 151538919
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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