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STYLE OF WATER SPIRIT CEREMONIAL DANCE TOTEM HEADDRESS

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STYLE OF WATER SPIRIT CEREMONIAL DANCE TOTEM HEADDRESS

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Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund
To be sold subject to no reserve
STYLE OF
Water Spirit Ceremonial Dance Totem-Headdress
carved wood with rich brown patina in elongated form with simple eyes & nose at center surrounded by larger circular form, rectangular recessed mouth area below, V shaped arms holding cross-piece with inverted triangle, small rounded base, top is Y shaped with small rectangles & inverted triangular motifs.
1st half 20th century.
26.375" h x 8" w x 3.50" d, mounted.
People Ijo Nigeria

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STYLE OF WATER SPIRIT CEREMONIAL DANCE TOTEM HEADDRESS

Name: STYLE OF WATER SPIRIT CEREMONIAL DANCE TOTEM HEADDRESS
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Price: 350 USD
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