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Dance mask - Wood - Shoowa-Kuba - Africa - 34 cm

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Title: Dance mask - Wood - Shoowa-Kuba - Africa - 34 cm

Description: Expressive Kuba mask made of wood and used in rituals and initiations.
For every ceremonie the mask got new colored pigments. Stand not included. Dim: 34 x 12 x 7 cm, 341 gr.
Careful registered sending, combined shipping possible

Reserve: $100.00

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Dance mask - Wood - Shoowa-Kuba - Africa - 34 cm

Lot 0032

Estimate $120-$150

Apr 1, 2026, 12:31 PM EDT

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