Hand Carved Bakota Fertility / Lucky Mask, Gabon Africa

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Beautifully hand carved from Gabon’s Bakota tribe. Many of these masks are made to enhance fertility and/or add luck with hunting and other ventures. Circa late-1900’s. Pristine condition. Stand not included.

Item Number: M-8909
Provenance/Origin: Bakota tribe, Gabon. Circa late-1900's
Composition: Wood and straw
Dimensions: 18.5" tall x 9" at widest
Weight: 2.5 pounds
Price: $325.00 USD

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