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Cameroon. 1960/1970 AD. Bulu or Bwete Monkey Mask. 560 gr. - 29x18x13 cm. This mask comes from a small ethnic grouping known as the Bulu/Bweti who are relatively small groups of people and are considered to be a sub-group of the better-known Fang in southern Cameroon or in Gabon. Little is know about their art, which shares a number of similarities with the art of the better-known Fang people.

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Cameroon 1960 Bulu Monkey Mask 29cm

Name: Cameroon 1960 Bulu Monkey Mask 29cm
SKU: 177705433
Price: 150 EUR
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