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Nwenka Helmet Mask

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Nwenka Helmet Mask, Bobo People, Burkino Faso,West Africa, 20th C., Carved Wood and Pigment. Based. Size: 67"H x 20"W x 12"D (169 x 50 x 30 cm).

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Nwenka Helmet Mask

Name: Nwenka Helmet Mask
SKU: 46648265
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

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