Antique Nepalese Mask
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Antique Nepalese Mask
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U13042679047114
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