Exceptional Dan Mask Africa, circa 1880
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Exceptional Dan Mask Africa, circa 1880
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Liberia
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Wear with some bumps, dirt and scrapes.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 47621stDibs: U12081479045771
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