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Lot Essay
Cf. Felix, M.L. et al.: Tanzania, Munich, 1994, p.460, pl.259
Details
A MAKONDE MONKEY MASK
The oval face with pierced eyes below the domed forehead, long slender nose, lenticular pierced mouth, wide rectangular ears, applied panel of fur to the top of the head, dark glossy patina
26cm. high
The oval face with pierced eyes below the domed forehead, long slender nose, lenticular pierced mouth, wide rectangular ears, applied panel of fur to the top of the head, dark glossy patina
26cm. high
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