Pende Mask, DRC

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Pende Mask, DRC. Carved wood, pigment. On a 1970's base by Peter Sinclair. Size: 19.5'' x 6'' x 1.5'' (50 x 15 x 4 cm), Height on stand: 25'' (64 cm). Provenance: ex Cohen Collection, NY, acquired in the 1970s.

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Pende Mask, DRC

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Estimate $400-$600Jun 30, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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Pende Mask, DRC: Pende Mask, DRC. Carved wood, pigment. On a 1970's base by Peter Sinclair. Size: 19.5'' x 6'' x 1.5'' (50 x 15 x 4 cm), Height on stand: 25'' (64 cm). Provenance: ex Cohen Collection, NY, acquired in

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