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AFRICAN CONGO MASK WITH BEARD

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Description

AFRICAN CONGO MASK WITH BEARD:
The eyes and mouth are pierced through, the mouth has stitch markings.

Provenance: From the collection of Cynthia Piper who traveled throughout the Congo in the 1940's.
16"
$300 - $500

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AFRICAN CONGO MASK WITH BEARD

Name: AFRICAN CONGO MASK WITH BEARD
SKU: 64950439
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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