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Dramatic Kuba / Binji African mask Ex Schienberg NY

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Dramatic Kuba / Binji African mask Ex Schienberg NY

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A bold carved wooden helmet mask with square open eye cut outs on the cheek, incised designs accented with kaolin clay pigments, protruding mouth and a very well worn surface patina. , Kuba/Binji peoples, DRC/ Congo, ce tral Africa. The mask measures 15 x 9 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an additional $40.00. Provenance: Ex. Marion Israel, NY, acquired from Alfred Schienberg.

Condition

fair, well weathered, areas of erosion.

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Dramatic Kuba / Binji African mask Ex Schienberg NY

Name: Dramatic Kuba / Binji African mask Ex Schienberg NY
SKU: 96120959
Price: 280 USD
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