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Makonde body mask, 20th c.

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A body mask with beaded adornment. Tanzania, Makonde. 20th century. 24"h x 11 1/2"w x 5"d.
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.
Simpson inventory #8254. Acquired August 29,1996.
Simpson archives: asking price $100,000.

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Makonde body mask, 20th c.

Name: Makonde body mask, 20th c.
SKU: 47937079
Price: 700 USD
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