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African Gabon Late 20th Century Carved Wood Galwa Mask with Encircling Snake

$800
£604.37
€693.08
CA$1,116.25
A$1,214.82
CHF 643.97
MX$14,615.21
NOK 8,167.67
SEK 7,472.85
DKK 5,177.85

About the Item

African Gabon Late 20th Century carved wood Galwa mask in tapered ovoid form with overlapping brow, protruding angular nose, geometric eye and mouth holes, 2 side holes plus a stylized snake relief decoration encircling the exterior perimeter. Wear to finish, small losses
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NWL69201stDibs: LU977947918312

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