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A Rare Old Bamana African Mask Ex Scanzi Collection

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A Rare Old Bamana African Mask Ex Scanzi Collection

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Description

A carved wooden ceremonial mask embellished with various hand cut metal designs, mirrors, stylized beads and 3 carved wooden horns. The mask shows many years of field use, perhaps generations, and measures 17.5 x 6.5 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $50.00Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. Provenance: Franco Giovanni Scanzi collection, Italy / Ivory Coast

Condition

Fair, heavily eroded

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A Rare Old Bamana African Mask Ex Scanzi Collection

Name: A Rare Old Bamana African Mask Ex Scanzi Collection
SKU: 177215299
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,500

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