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African Cowrie Shell and Root Fiber Beaked Mask

$1,800
£1,360.59
€1,560.66
CA$2,509.27
A$2,731.55
CHF 1,449.91
MX$32,866.42
NOK 18,372.30
SEK 16,834.22
DKK 11,654.88

About the Item

African (possibly Liberian / Dan-Style) carved wooden mask decorated with an intricate pattern of cowrie shells along its outer face and long beak with orange, black and beige painted accents and a root fiber beard.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Africa
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-Late 1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GRS62401stDibs: LU977940648202

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