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A Fine Mossi Avian Cap Mask

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Item Details

Description

This is a carved wooden cap style mask of a Bird with black and red stain and accented with kaolin clay pigment. Mossi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 23 x 7.5 x 4.5 inches. There is no display stand included. Provenance: A Private Seattle WA collection.

Condition

Good, well handled and worn

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A Fine Mossi Avian Cap Mask

Name: A Fine Mossi Avian Cap Mask
SKU: 166585372
Price: 190 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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Starting Price $50

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