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Set of 2 African Cameroon 20th Century Carved Wooden Bamileke Mask with Hornbill
$2,800
£2,115.53
€2,423.76
CA$3,906.91
A$4,258.33
CHF 2,251.34
MX$51,262.22
NOK 28,575.14
SEK 26,197.56
DKK 18,105.61
About the Item
SET of 2 African Cameroon 20th-Century carved wooden Bamileke masks with a hornbill top usually worn by warriors, royalty and the wealthy. (PRICED AS SET)
Good, with signs of age and wear, dark patina likely from handling, age and ritual use, some minor scratches and abrasions visible, some minor losses on the tip of the facial features such as nose and lips
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Queens, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: NWL85821stDibs: LU977947280672
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