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BATETELA, CONGO, AFRICAN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD AND

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BATETELA, CONGO, AFRICAN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD AND

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BATETELA, CONGO, AFRICAN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD AND RAFFIA MASK H 18" W 11" D 7". Engraved hair and facial scarification in linear repetitious patterns, on top of a black metal standProvenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.

Condition

in distressed condition, consistent with age. 1 1/2" edge loss lower right under braid.

Dimensions

18 x 11 x 7 in

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BATETELA, CONGO, AFRICAN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD AND

Name: BATETELA, CONGO, AFRICAN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD AND
SKU: 96347500
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

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