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Fine Old Nunuma Avian mask

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A large carved wooden mask with stylized avian form and embellished with incised geometric and linear designs accented with kaolin clay pigments and abruss seeds in the eyes. Nunuma peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 33 x 12 inches. There is no display stand included with this mask. Provenance:

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Fair, well handled

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Fine Old Nunuma Avian mask

Name: Fine Old Nunuma Avian mask
SKU: 127687637
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,500

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