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Rare Yaka initiation mask depicting an entire character

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Rare Yaka initiation mask depicting an entire character

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Rare Yaka initiation mask depicting an entire character ex col: Leo Marechal, Michel Mouvet - Sizes: H: 730 mm L: 350 mm - Weight (K): 1,1kg - Condition: After verification - good condition - no restoration - no repair

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Rare Yaka initiation mask depicting an entire character

Name: Rare Yaka initiation mask depicting an entire character
SKU: 118315344
Price: 400 EUR
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Estimate €600 - €1,200

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