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"Fire Spitter's Mask/Senufo Mask of Worship Ceremonies, " Wood from Ivory Coast

c. 1930

$20,300
£15,418.35
€17,813.29
CA$28,451.18
A$31,842.23
CHF 16,619.19
MX$388,311.01
NOK 212,703.07
SEK 201,350.69
DKK 132,938.21
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About the Item

"Fire Spiter's Mask/Senufo Mask of Worship Ceremonies" is made of wood and was created in the Ivory Coast circa 1930. This mask has to heads on either side of it. The one on the right is a bull with white, sharp teeth and horns. The face opposite it is a dog with brown teeth and floppy ears.
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1930
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 126d1stDibs: LU60535531102

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