Masque frontal featuring a bush genie with the features of an antelope horse.
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Masque frontal

featuring a bush genie with the features of an antelope horse. Hardwood, old lacquered brown patina, traces of polychromy, natural pigments and internal marks of use. Zamblé, Ivory Coast 45 x 15 cm

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