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A Dramatic Chewa African Mask

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A carved wooden mask with a greenish blue pigment accented with black paint and adorned with old burlap bag strips and raffia grass, with obvious age and field use. Chewa peoples, Malawi, Africa. The mask measures 10 inches tall. ( There is no display stand included) Provenance: Dr Michael Conner, Ill, USA. ( Likely field collected by him as well)

Condition

fair, loss to edge of ear, very well weathered

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A Dramatic Chewa African Mask

Name: A Dramatic Chewa African Mask
SKU: 132913623
Price: 320 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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