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Mid-Century Dogon Tribal Cowrie Shell Dance Vest from Mali

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19TH CENTURY AFRICAN DOGON TRIBE HUNTERS TUNIC: Dogon Tribal vest from the African region of Mali. This hand sewn cloth shirt was worn by an hunter and is covered in trophy horns, tassels, bones and cowrie shells. This garment was used to protect h

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Bamana or Marka Marionette Carved Wood African Tribal Puppet Head: Ca. first half 20thC. Very good with no apparent repairs. Age-appropriate surface patina wear. From Mali, this piece is carved with horizontal crest, braids, includes cowrie shells and beads. Measures

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Tall Old Sirige Dogon Plank mask, African Art: Really impressive old Plank mask from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. A carved wooden dance mask with ancestor image and archaic mask face. There are old iron staples repairs to the plank to hol

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African, Tribal Dogon Mali wood Door.: African, Tribal Dogon Mali wood Door. Size 16 1/4 inches high , 11 3/4 inches wide. Carved solid wood small door decorated with big breast in the center. Provenance: From the Estate of Judith Fresco,

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African Tribal Art "Leaning" Figures: African Tribal Art: Dogon People, Mali. Gracefully leaning couple, male and female. The Female carries a baby on her back. The Dogon say that the figures were magically seen in trees by Spiritual Lead

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A Very Rare Tiv Mirror Board Divination Ex Becker: A carved wooden Mirror board with ancestor face, carved cowrie shells and old mirror inside. Such objects are exceedingly rare and were presumably used in divination ceremonies. Tiv peoples, Nigeria,

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Mid-Century Dogon Tribal Cowrie Shell Dance Vest from Mali

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Dogon Tribal Cowrie Shell Dance Vest from the African region of Mali. This hand sewn vest was worn at dance rituals. It is made of heavy cloth (similar to burlap) and decorated with cowrie shells with two gourd ends. Its size appears to be a small so was likely worn by a young woman. Attractive display piece in excellent condition. Mid Century Tribal Clothing from Mali.

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Ancient Authentic

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Mid-Century Dogon Tribal Cowrie Shell Dance Vest from Mali

Name: Mid-Century Dogon Tribal Cowrie Shell Dance Vest from Mali
SKU: 173183804
Price: 210 USD
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