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An African Carved Wood Elephant Mask, Cameroon, 20th

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An African Carved Wood Elephant Mask, Cameroon, 20th

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An African Carved Wood Elephant Mask, Cameroon, 20th Century. Dimensions: h: 24 x w: 9 1/2 x d: 6 1/2 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Ann and Norman Roulet.
Other Notes: Proceeds to benefit the Cleveland Institute of Art's Ann and Norman Roulet Student and Alumni Gallery.

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An African Carved Wood Elephant Mask, Cameroon, 20th

Name: An African Carved Wood Elephant Mask, Cameroon, 20th
SKU: 31187968
Price: 225 USD
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