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An Igbo Okorishi Dance Crest

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Description

A Carved wooden head crest used in ceremonial dance, with painted ancestor face and stylized form. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Dance Crest measures 16 x 5 inches. Provenance: The William Wright Gallery, New York. Ex. Eugene Netzer collection, NY

Condition

Good, well handled

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An Igbo Okorishi Dance Crest

Name: An Igbo Okorishi Dance Crest
SKU: 127839129
Price: 300 USD
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Estimate $500 - $1,000

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