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Dramatic Guere African mask Ex Dannenberg Collection

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Dramatic Guere African mask Ex Dannenberg Collection

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A Bold and dramatic old carved wood ceremonial mask embellished with layers of sacrificial matter, bronze bells, bones, shells and various other accouterments. Guere peoples, Liberia, West Africa.The mask measures 17 x 15 inches, 28 inches tall on professional display stand which is included. Provenance: Ex Gerald Dannenberg, New York, Also Ex Private New Jersey collection.

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Good, well handled

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Dramatic Guere African mask Ex Dannenberg Collection

Name: Dramatic Guere African mask Ex Dannenberg Collection
SKU: 171506967
Price: 420 USD
Availability: InStock

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