Lega Bwami Society Mask with Provenance
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Lega Bwami Society Mask with Provenance
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:First Half of the 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Tribal art, lots of patina and wear as shown. The new stand doens't fit perfectly as the holes drilled on the back of the mask are original and not leveled. The stand will be included.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU945013325102
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