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A Finely carved Lega Bwami society mask, African Art
A Finely carved Lega Bwami society mask, African Art
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This is a very finely crafted wooden mask with carved wooden teeth and decorated with many spots on golden honey colored wood. The mask is a bwami society dance mask and measures 9.75 x 5 inches.
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A Finely carved Lega Bwami society mask, African Art

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