Late 19th Century Tribal Suku Helmet Mask
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Late 19th Century Tribal Suku Helmet Mask
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- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th or Early 20th Century
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU104805584583
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