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A Very Rare Bakongo African mask Ex Sotheby

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A Very Rare Bakongo African mask Ex Sotheby

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Description

A Carved wooden mask with inset wooden studs, painted linear designs and a animal hide beard attached to the chin. Glossy surface patina and well worn edges. Bakongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 12 x 9 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. Provenance: Ex. Levitt Coll. NY. , Ex~ Sotheby's May, 1989 Lot 182. Ex. Irwin Hersey, NY

Condition

fair, deep well handled surface patina, a few missing wooden studs, overall good/fair well handled / Field used condition.

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A Very Rare Bakongo African mask Ex Sotheby

Name: A Very Rare Bakongo African mask Ex Sotheby
SKU: 89502169
Price: 750 USD
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