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TWO TIBETAN POLYCHROME DANCE MASKS

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Two Tibetan polychrome wood dance masks: Mahakala, with boldly carved and painted features, and five-skull crown; together with male deity wearing earrings and headdress; H: 13 1/2" (Mahakala)

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Estate of Joseph T. Josephson, former Assistant Director of Pace Primitive, New York

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TWO TIBETAN POLYCHROME DANCE MASKS

Name: TWO TIBETAN POLYCHROME DANCE MASKS
SKU: 63508586
Price: 600 USD
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