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Exceedingly Rare Shi or Kwame Archaic African Mask

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Exceedingly Rare Shi or Kwame Archaic African Mask

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A very rare and archaic carved wooden mask with bold mineral pigments and overall simplistic form , with a well handled patina suggesting field use. Shi or Kwame peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. A durable metal display stand can be included for an additional $40.00. Provenance: Ex. Joseph Gerena Fine Arts, NY 1988

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fair, well handled

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Exceedingly Rare Shi or Kwame Archaic African Mask

Name: Exceedingly Rare Shi or Kwame Archaic African Mask
SKU: 90845571
Price: 550 USD
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Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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