West African Kanaga Mask from Mali
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West African Kanaga Mask from Mali
About the Item
- Creator:Dogon Tribe Mali (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 75 in (190.5 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1959
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 130718986434
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