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MALAWI CHEWA BANTU NYAU WARTHOG MASK, 21st century. - height: 24 inches.

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MALAWI CHEWA BANTU NYAU WARTHOG MASK, 21st century. - height: 24 inches.

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MALAWI CHEWA BANTU NYAU WARTHOG MASK, 21st century. Hand-carved and decorated wooden mask made by the Chewa People to usually use for masqueraded ceremonies by the Nyau, a secret society of the Chewa. Present lot was made for Thomas Makotoni's masquerade dances by his own father in 2021 (both live in the Salina Region, a centrally located region of Malawi). Mask was used for funeral ceremonies. Signs of usage. - height: 24 inches.

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MALAWI CHEWA BANTU NYAU WARTHOG MASK, 21st century. - height: 24 inches.

Name: MALAWI CHEWA BANTU NYAU WARTHOG MASK, 21st century. - height: 24 inches.
SKU: 166920979
Price: 140 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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