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African Yaka Cap Mask
African Yaka Cap Mask
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African Yaka Cap Mask

From the Yaka of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having a white painted wood face, a handle below the jaw, the superstructure fabricated using cloth stretched over an armature surmounted by a figure reading a book, fringed in raffia

Property from: an Estate, Chicago (Gold Coast), Illinois

Height: 28 inches, Width: 10 inches, Depth: 10 inches (without fringe)

Condition: overall light to moderate wear, chips to paint, occasional small chips to wood

Disclaimers: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted / controlled under Federal, State and / or Local Law. It is the responsibility of the bidder to verify all applicable government restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permit applicable to the sale or transport of this lot.

Category: Collectibles > Ethnographic

Estimated Sale Time: 11:25 am CST

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Last modified: April 24, 2024, 2:56 pm
Condition
overall light to moderate wear, chips to paint, occasional small chips to wood
Dimensions
28 x 10 x 10 in
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African Yaka Cap Mask

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$200

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