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AFRICAN WOODEN FOUR HEADED HELMET MASK

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African Wooden Four Headed Helmet Mask:
A carved cylinder is topped by four quadrants with a head in each diamond shape over a double banded neck. The bottom is pierced to accommodate lacing, and there is white paint in the incised neck bands and faces. The eyes and mouth pierce the mask. Missionary collected.
14" X 9" X 9"
$400 - $600
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AFRICAN WOODEN FOUR HEADED HELMET MASK

Name: AFRICAN WOODEN FOUR HEADED HELMET MASK
SKU: 51536436
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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Starting Price $200

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