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Ibibio Mask of Mami Wata Water Spirit

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Description

A vintage carved wooden mask with brightly painted features and a wonderful image of Mami Wata the water spirit as well as serpents and frogs. The mask measures 21 x 9 inches. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Provenance: A Private Oregon Collection.

Condition

fair, weathered

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Ibibio Mask of Mami Wata Water Spirit

Name: Ibibio Mask of Mami Wata Water Spirit
SKU: 90687850
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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