Masque showing a prince's face with a crown on his head and zigzag decoration on…

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Masque

showing a prince's face with a crown on his head and zigzag decoration on his forehead Hardwood, very old patina, white pigment, fetish amalgam and internal wear marks Nepal, Lowlands region 34 x 20 cm

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