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African Kpeli Mask, Senufo Peoples, Cote d'Ivoire

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African Kpeli Mask, Senufo Peoples, Cote d'Ivoire

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African ritual Kpelie dance mask, Senufo Peoples, Cote d'Ivoire, with elongated face, pointed chin, oval protruding open mouth with exposed teeth, long thin nose, slit eyes, knobbed forehead and eyebrows and slashes below eyes and mouth, all denoting scarification, flat appendages on the side of cheeks and on forehead, and a bristling headdress, vintage. 14" L X 6" W X 2.5" D. Minor age-related wear, a few shrinkage cracks, and a small chip to edge.

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African Kpeli Mask, Senufo Peoples, Cote d'Ivoire

Name: African Kpeli Mask, Senufo Peoples, Cote d'Ivoire
SKU: 61926085
Price: 100 USD
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