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Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People

About the Item

A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three small holes on either side providing a means for wall mounting. (Please note that the stand shown in the associated images is used for photography purposes only and is not included).

Dimensions:

Height: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)

Style:

Tribal (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Cote d'Ivoire

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1970

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Ottawa, CA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2728316340452

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