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$300.00
Songye Mask
From the Songye tribe in Democratic Republic of Congo. Celebration mask. Hand carved.
Songye Mask
From the Songye tribe in Democratic Republic of Congo. Celebration mask. Hand carved.
Wood
L 17″ W 8 1/4″
Democratic Republic of Congo
| Weight | 5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17 × 8.5 × 8.5 in |
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