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A Painted Mbole Shrine mask

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Description

A carved wooden maskette with wonderful contrasting yellow and green pigments and signs of handling and wear. Mbole peoples, DRC/ Congo,central Africa. The mask measures 11.5 x 6 inches. Provenance: A private Washington DC collection.

Condition

fair, well weathered and worn

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A Painted Mbole Shrine mask

Name: A Painted Mbole Shrine mask
SKU: 171920333
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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