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Detail: This is a face mask of the maiden ancestral spirit Makudij with her typical whitened face and serene expression. These masks are usually reserved for important village festivities. The white pigment is kaolin, a clay-based material. Note the back of the top of the coiffure has an extra design…
Continue reading → - Item Number: M-3548
- Provenance/Origin: Gabon Africa. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Wood, pigment, paint
- Dimensions: 12" tall x 6.5" wide
- Weight: 1.25 pounds
- Price: $165.00 USD