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A Lega Bwami Society African Mask
A Lega Bwami Society African Mask
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A carved wooden Dance mask with well handled surface and classic facial style and form. Lega peoples, Bwami society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 10.25 x 7 inches , 19 inches tall on professional custom display stand. Provenance: A Private NYC collection.
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A Lega Bwami Society African Mask

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