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Old African Fine Wood Shell Tribal Ceremonial Mask

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Old African Fine Wood Shell Tribal Ceremonial Mask

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Old African ceremonial hand carved wood and shell mask. Shell and beaded head with a carved wooden face that features a narrow eye and mouth slots and an upside fist on its' chin. The top has multiple holes carved out where string once was. Measures 12" x 9" x 8 ". Comes with a metal presentation base. Good to fair overall condition having minor surface wear consistent with age and some detachment from the beaded headdress near the forehead. Hill Auction Gallery in house continental US shipping $65 plus insurance.

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Old African Fine Wood Shell Tribal Ceremonial Mask

Name: Old African Fine Wood Shell Tribal Ceremonial Mask
SKU: 68836349
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $1,000

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