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Yoruba female belly mask in wood
It is rare to find a mask of that age and always carrying lsacred loads
Beautiful lustrous patina
Very good condition
The wear and patina of the inside shows the important use of this mask
complete with fasteners and loads of origin
Weaving plant fibers ends with French coins from the 40th
This type of mask was attached to the belly dancers during ceremonies to celebrate the rites of fertility and fecundity
Total length 82cm
Mask length 32 cm
Africa 1940
Benin Nigeria border
Regional & Ethnic Antiques
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