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AFRICAN DEATH MASK CIRCA 1965

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African death mask in diorama: wood, copper and reeds circa 1965. Mask is from Town of Lumbabashi (Katanga Province) presented to Colonel Joseph R. Boisvert (Commanding Officer of US Military mission to Congo) and used in a ceremony to celebrate the death of a tribal elder. Ht: 18.5" Wd: 11" Dpth: 8.75"

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AFRICAN DEATH MASK CIRCA 1965

Name: AFRICAN DEATH MASK CIRCA 1965
SKU: 57030840
Price: 150 USD
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Estimate $300 - $500

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