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Old Yoruba Egungun Dance Crest, African Art

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Old Yoruba Egungun Dance Crest, African Art

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Description

A carved wooden dance crest in the image of Egungun, God of the Ancestors and of hunting. With traditional facial scars and a red painted surface. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The dance crest measures 8.5 x 7 inches.

Condition

fair. stress fracture in base

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Old Yoruba Egungun Dance Crest, African Art

Name: Old Yoruba Egungun Dance Crest, African Art
SKU: 79159593
Price: 65 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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