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A Bamana Ntomo mask Ex Simpson, Ex Anspach collection

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A Bamana Ntomo mask Ex Simpson, Ex Anspach collection

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A carved wooden face mask with comb like structure on top, well handled and weathered surface and edges, embellished with cowrie shells and the remnants of abrus seeds. The mask measures 19 inches tall ( 23 inches tall on custom display stand) Provenance: The Merton Simpson Collection, New York, Also Ex Ernst and Ruth Anspach, New York.Conditionfair, well weathered, loss to seeds

Condition

Fair, heavily weathered

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A Bamana Ntomo mask Ex Simpson, Ex Anspach collection

Name: A Bamana Ntomo mask Ex Simpson, Ex Anspach collection
SKU: 162479843
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,500

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