Lega Mask

$ 310.00

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Description

This mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami,

Height : 25×15 cm
Materials : Wood , Rafia , Pigment
Estimated age : Mid 20th Century
Provenance : Private Collections

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg
Dimensions 25 × 15 cm

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Lega Mask

$ 310.00