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Bwa Peoples, tall plank mask

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Description

Bwa Peoples, tall plank mask, Burkino Faso, the narrow horned face below a plank carved and painted with tribal designs on both sides, approx. 54"h x 5"w x 5"d

Provenance: The Collection of visual artist Lewis Stein, NYC

Condition

Good/Fair, top of plank splitting with loss at rear one corner, two small holes nearby, likely from hanging hardware, do not penetrate to front, overall shows age and use **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Bwa Peoples, tall plank mask

Name: Bwa Peoples, tall plank mask
SKU: 136956779
Price: 150 USD
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Estimate $100 - $150

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