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Item Details

Description

A female "pwo" face mask. Chokwe. 20th century. 16"h (including tendrils).

Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

Condition

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Female "pwo" face mask

Name: Female \"pwo\" face mask
SKU: 52620899
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,400

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Starting Price $600

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