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Antique African Obamba Mask, Gabon

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Description

Antique African Obamba Mask, Gabon. Carved wood, raffia and pigment. Provenance: Ex Estate Collection of Robert Haselberger (German, 1884-1959) thence by family descent. Acquired by Haselberger in the 1920's. Size: 20'' x 7'' x 4'' (51 x 18 x 10 cm).

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Antique African Obamba Mask, Gabon

Name: Antique African Obamba Mask, Gabon
SKU: 170989834
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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