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African Maasai shield and mask

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African Maasai shield and mask. The shield is animal skin and fur. The carved wood mask is hand painted with shell "beard" fringe. The shield measures appx 23" t x 20 1/2" w and the mask measures appx 16" diameter.

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African Maasai shield and mask

Name: African Maasai shield and mask
SKU: 65040712
Price: 150 USD
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