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CONGOLESE LEGA PEOPLES WOODEN BWAMI. Early-to-mid 20th century. - 11 inches.

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CONGOLESE LEGA PEOPLES WOODEN BWAMI. Early-to-mid 20th century. - 11 inches.

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CONGOLESE LEGA PEOPLES WOODEN BWAMI. Early-to-mid 20th century. Hand carved wooden decorated and patinated face mask with horns. There is white pigment present on the mask's face. - 11 inches.

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CONGOLESE LEGA PEOPLES WOODEN BWAMI. Early-to-mid 20th century. - 11 inches.

Name: CONGOLESE LEGA PEOPLES WOODEN BWAMI. Early-to-mid 20th century. - 11 inches.
SKU: 177997568
Price: 50 USD
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