Description

Bamana
Mask

Mali, late 19th/early 20th century
23.75 h x 11.5 w x 5.25 d in (60 x 29 x 13 cm)

Provenance: Pace Primitive, New York | Acquired from the previous in 1996 by the present owner

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Good condition. This example has had areas which have been oversprayed, while also showing a few small areas loss to patina and small areas of filler as needed over time.

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Bamana, Mask

Lot 0131

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