Grand masque with incised sideburns, massive triangular nose and rounded forehea…

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Grand masque

with incised sideburns, massive triangular nose and rounded forehead. Hardwood, old brown patina and wear marks Nepal 31 x 19.5 cm Provenance: collection of Jean-Pierre CORMERAIS, ethnologist and author of the reference work Les Chemises des Dieux - Univers magique de la peinture Yao, published by White Lotus Press 2011.

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