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African Mossi Facemask (Nyonyose), Burkina Faso
African Mossi Facemask (Nyonyose), Burkina Faso
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African Mossi Facemask (Nyonyose), Burkina Faso. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 45'' x 7'' x 7'' (114 x 18 x 18 cm). Private New York collection.
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