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African Tribal Mask, Bateke Congo

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Item Details

Description

Lot 88

African Tribal Mask, Bateke Congo
(early 20th Century)
large sculpturally carved and kaolin painted mask, Idoma people, for local use
15 x 12 x 3 inches

Provenance:
Estate of Howard A. Smith
Purchased at Tribal Arts Gallery, New York in 1972

Condition

good condition, appears to be missing two raffia grass elements

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African Tribal Mask, Bateke Congo

Name: African Tribal Mask, Bateke Congo
SKU: 124215535
Price: 100 USD
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