Mexican Helmut Mask of Poseidon
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Mexican Helmut Mask of Poseidon
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- Dimensions:Height: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:First Half of the 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU81284281283
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