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African Dogon Mask, Mali, Mid 20th C.

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African Dogon Mask, Mali. Carved wood with red painted decoration with black & white eye motif; crest adorned with four Nomo, above whom float a pair of white vessels. On custom steel display stand. Size: 39'' x 17'' x 12'' (99 x 43 x 30 cm); Height on stand: 64.75" (164 cm).

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African Dogon Mask, Mali, Mid 20th C.

Name: African Dogon Mask, Mali, Mid 20th C.
SKU: 153305486
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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