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Rare Luba Female Mask with exaggerated Facial features

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Rare Luba Female Mask with exaggerated Facial features

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A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment and a wonderfully exaggerated form. Such masks are quite rare and were danced opposite of Luba Animal masks. Provenance: Ex Stewart Warkow collection, NYC. The mask measures 13 x 10 inches. A durable metal display stand can be included for an additional $35.00

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Rare Luba Female Mask with exaggerated Facial features

Name: Rare Luba Female Mask with exaggerated Facial features
SKU: 79160330
Price: 310 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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