East African Mask

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Early to Mid 20th Century. An East African, possibly Tanzanian, mask made out of light wood and adorned with animal hair, possibly monkey. Provenance of a dealer in San Francisco. We guarantee every item as described, and have 2-3 experts look at each item to come to a consensus. Please feel free to reach out at anytime with any questions, comments, concerns or issues. We ship in house and do what we can to ensure the shipping costs are as reasonable as possible.

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East African Mask

Lot 0046

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Tribal Art, African Art and Antiquities

Mar 25, 2026 10:00 PM EDT

Aptos, CA, United States

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