Midcentury Ceramic African Style Mask, Dated 1955
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Midcentury Ceramic African Style Mask, Dated 1955
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 4.38 in (11.13 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Ceramic,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1955
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Charlevoix, MI
- Reference Number:Seller: 17-0501stDibs: LU162729897711
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