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African Wooden Mask of a Boy

African Wooden Mask of a Boy

African Wooden Mask of a Boy

African Wooden Mask of a Boy

African Wooden Mask of a Boy

African Wooden Mask of a Boy

African Wooden Mask of a Boy

African Wooden Mask of a Boy

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LOT 2454

African Wooden Mask of a Boy

19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.

7 1/8 in. (162 grams, 18 cm).

Carved in the half-round with hollowed reverse, band of perforations to the rim, modern mounting rings inside.

Provenance

Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
Property of a London gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 2454

African Wooden Mask of a Boy

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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