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Antiques & Fine Art 08/08/2016
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Lot 237

An African tribal art mask.

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An African tribal art mask, possibly an Igbo helmet mask, of sectional form having a further small mask and twin rattle surmount to the woven domed helmet, with a leather strap leading to the ovoid mask having narrow facial features and applied beadwork and leather decoration, 18.5" (47cm) long overall.

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    With heavy wear, marks and rubbing to the surface. Weaving to helmet and rattles in fair condition. Leather is heavily worn and cracked.

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