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African - Kponyungo, Senufo Firespitter Mask

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African Senufo Firespitter Helmet Mask, Burkina Faso / Ivory Coast: African Senufo Firespitter Helmet Mask, Burkina Faso / Ivory Coast. Carved wood and pigment. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 31.5'' x 12.5'' x 13'' (80 x 32 x

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African - Kponyungo, Senufo Firespitter Mask

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Lot 87
African
Kponyungo, Senufo Firespitter Mask
wood
Carved wood in the form of a dragon head, from the Ivory Coast
5 1/4 x 9 x 4 3/4 inches

Provenance:
Property from the Estate of Rosa and Aaron Esman

Condition

one bird element has become detached,with wear including minor scattered losses, other abrasions and weathering

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African - Kponyungo, Senufo Firespitter Mask

Name: African - Kponyungo, Senufo Firespitter Mask
SKU: 173551867
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

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