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Bantam Funeral
Mask,
Cameroon.
From
the Bantam village in Cameroon, this is a traditional funeral mask,
used in funeral ceremonies This mask is over seventy years old.
13"H x 11"W
$390.00
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Ibo
Funeral Mask,
Nigeria.
Carved from one piece of wood and painted with natural pigments.
This mask was danced during a leaders funeral ceremony, then presented
to the oldest son for health and good luck.
17.5"H x 13.5"W,
$295.00
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YAURE
Mask,
Ivory coast.
Hand
carved by the Yaure people. This mask represents power, strength,
and freedom. 25-40 years old. Used in various dance ceremonies.
11"H x 9"W,
$450.00
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Puna Mask,
Gabon.
This mask was used
in dance ceremonies to bring fertility, to end an epidemic, to ward
off a spell, or to protect a village against enemy attackers.
13.5 "H x 10"W,
$245.00
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