Null Mask of the Dogon, Mali 20th century, dark hardwood, h. 33 cm

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Mask of the Dogon, Mali 20th century, dark hardwood, h. 33 cm

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Mask of the Dogon, Mali 20th century, dark hardwood, h. 33 cm

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