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Handcarved Beninese Tribal Mask

$3,500
£2,672.23
€3,087.74
CA$4,913.34
A$5,476.43
CHF 2,873.29
MX$66,876.10
NOK 36,382.14
SEK 34,386.65
DKK 23,045.17

About the Item

Acquired from Albert F. Gordon's Tribal Arts Gallery in Manhattan in the early 1970s, this is a handcarved wood mask that measures approximately 11.75" wide, 6.25" deep, and 17.75" tall. Can easily be mounted on a wall or framed in a shadow box.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Width: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Benin
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa. 1919 - 1939
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This is a vintage hand-carved item in its found condition. There are nicks and chips along the bottom (see photos). Any wear is commensurate with its age and past handling.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MF-024-TRBL-MASK021stDibs: LU6763239608352

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