Songye Style Hand-Carved Wooden Mask
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Songye Style Hand-Carved Wooden Mask
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: G1161stDibs: 15031088935148
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