Bene-Lulua Mask from Zaire, Africa
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Bene-Lulua Mask from Zaire, Africa
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Vintage
- Condition:Slight crack on the back of the mask. Overall condition very good. Slight scratches on the Face.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U081103851431
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