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Rare Tiv Mami Wata Festival Mask, African Art

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Rare Tiv Mami Wata Festival Mask, African Art

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This mask is quite an uncommon example from the festivals/ masquerades of the Tiv people, Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood with a highly stylized human face, accented with a bright paint and with the addition of a serpent on the head it is likely an image of the deity Mami Wata.The mask measures 14 x 11 inches

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Rare Tiv Mami Wata Festival Mask, African Art

Name: Rare Tiv Mami Wata Festival Mask, African Art
SKU: 72950441
Price: 110 USD
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