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African Congo Early 20th Century Carved
Painted Wood Pende Facial Mask
$1,700
£1,295.67
€1,481.04
CA$2,391.79
A$2,620.13
CHF 1,379.14
MX$31,272
NOK 17,580.51
SEK 16,071.23
DKK 11,063.09
About the Item
African Congo Early 20th Century carved and painted Pende facial mask (for healing or preventing sickness) with a twisted nose and mouth, plus 2 eye slits, 2 side holes and elongated beard with a decorative triangular shallow relief pattern.
Wear to finish
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
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- Seller Location:Queens, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: NWL68451stDibs: LU977947278112
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