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Kuba Peoples, Mukenge elephant mask, ex-museum

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Kuba Peoples, Mukenge elephant mask, ex-museum

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Kuba Peoples, Mukenge elephant mask, ex-museum, 20th c., Congo, wood, burlap, beads, cowrie shell, straw, mounted to cardboard display, approx. 14"h x 20"l x 12"w

Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefiting the Newark Museum

Condition

Good, well preserved

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Kuba Peoples, Mukenge elephant mask, ex-museum

Name: Kuba Peoples, Mukenge elephant mask, ex-museum
SKU: 77639135
Price: 225 USD
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