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Lot Essay
Cf. Krieger, K.: Ostafrikanische Plastik, Berlin, 1990, no.431
Details
A MAKONDE MASK
With large labret carved in the upper lip, pierced eyes and carved teeth in the open mouth, large rectangular ears, cap-like coiffure, pierced about the border, glossy patina
26cm. high
With large labret carved in the upper lip, pierced eyes and carved teeth in the open mouth, large rectangular ears, cap-like coiffure, pierced about the border, glossy patina
26cm. high
Special notice
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