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African Wood Carved Mask, Bamileke Style 20th c.

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African Wood Carved Mask, Bamileke Style 20th c.

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Description

West Africa, Cameroon, similar to Bamileke late 20th century. Carved from a single section of wood with linear details to the mouth acting as teeth, square pierced eyes, and a protruding button to the center of the forehead. Size 13" H

Collected prior to 2008, ex-Lacy Gallery (Vanna & Lee Lacy collection), Los Angeles CA. Lacy Gallery was founded upon six decades of collecting ethnographic and fine art. Lee Lacy was a distinguished Hollywood producer of iconic TV series and commercials.

Condition

Wear and losses commensurate with age.

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African Wood Carved Mask, Bamileke Style 20th c.

Name: African Wood Carved Mask, Bamileke Style 20th c.
SKU: 176621564
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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