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African Basonge Tribe Full Facial Hardened Burlap Mask

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African Basonge Tribe Full Facial Hardened Burlap Mask

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African Basonge Tribe Full Facial Hardened Burlap Mask Central Congo Zaire Headdress with Raffia Hardened and Molded Burlap Deep Red Base with Predominant White and Black all over Geometric Design Approx 16 1/6"H x 11"W x 11"D Handmade and Unique and is Believed to be Authentic "Mask and figurines in ceremonies are used to ensure Songye (BASONGE BASONGYE BASSONGO BAYEMBE SONGE Etc) success fertility and wealth and to protect people against hostile forces as lightning as well as against diseases The masks supplemented by a woven costume and a long beard of raffia bast dance at various ceremonies They are worn by men who act as police at the behest of a ruler, or to intimidate the enemy" In Overall Good Condition Please look at Photos Closely Out of a New York City Estate

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African Basonge Tribe Full Facial Hardened Burlap Mask

Name: African Basonge Tribe Full Facial Hardened Burlap Mask
SKU: 170167659
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $100,000

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