An African mask of the Molo or Kelepene type

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An African mask of the Molo or Kelepene type

Name: An African mask of the Molo or Kelepene type
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An African mask of the Molo or Kelepene type

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An African mask of the Molo or Kelepene type, (Helmet Mask - Molo / Kelepene)
From the Burkina Faso region in West Africa, belonging to the Bobo culture.
Made of carved wood and pigment.
Height: 105 cm
Width: 27 cm
Depth: 34 cm

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Jun 24, 2025

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