Lot 0038A

Kuosi Society Mbap Mteng Elephant Mask

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Kuosi Society Mbap Mteng Elephant Mask, Based. Bamileke People, Cameroon, West Africa, 20th C. Glass Beads on Cotton & Indigo Cloth. Size: 18.5"W x 8"D x 41.5"H (47 x 20 x 105 cm). PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL 60661. Chicago exhibition dates: August 5-6, 11am-5pm.