Lot 5290

EARLY 20TH C. CHOKWE MWANA PWO MASK, ANGOLA

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EARLY 20TH C. CHOKWE MWANA PWO MASK, ANGOLA

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Carved Wood Mask with rattan spheres as hair, single sphere on hemp as a braided beard. 15 1/2" tall, excluding beard. Age and use patina.

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EARLY 20TH C. CHOKWE MWANA PWO MASK, ANGOLA

Name: EARLY 20TH C. CHOKWE MWANA PWO MASK, ANGOLA
SKU: 160208076
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $400

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