Fang Ngil Mask
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Fang Ngil Mask
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Place of Origin:Gabon
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 09 SA 5688A / 56891stDibs: 1303228250825
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