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African Sowie carved wood helmet mask,

Estimate $300 - $600

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Lot Details

with distinctive crescent topped headdress. Back to back carved faces, with remains of black and pale pigment highlights. H.450mm. Raised on later turned wood stand.

African Sowie carved wood helmet mask, Image 1++
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