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African Guinea 20th Century Carved Wood Baga "Nimba" Helmet Shoulder Mask

$2,400
£1,831.14
€2,084.61
CA$3,373.23
A$3,708
CHF 1,946.68
MX$44,090.76
NOK 24,999.81
SEK 22,772.13
DKK 15,575.38

About the Item

African Guinea 20th Century carved wood iconic Baga \"Nimba\" helmet shoulder mask (AKA \"D\'mba\") representing female energy fertility, protector of pregnant women. Wear to finish, natural wood splits, some small losses
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 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: NWL69041stDibs: LU977947281232

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