Marka Dafing Mask

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Burkina Faso, . 1963.859 Burkina Faso, Bobo, 67.4 x 26.7 x 17.2 cm (26 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.) Gift of Mr. And Mrs. Everett McNear.26.5”H (67.3cm).

Provenance: Previously owned by The Art Institute of Chicago. Inv. no. 1963.859. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Everett McNear.

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Marka Dafing Mask

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Estimate $1,000-$1,500Jun 12, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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