Antique Carved Wooden Tribal Mask with Original Painting
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Antique Carved Wooden Tribal Mask with Original Painting
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1830
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hamburg, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3958331052352
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