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Nafana bedu mask, Ivory Coast
approx. 40" tall
Wood, pigment
This object is being sold on consignment from a private collection

$400 - INQUIRE  

Masks similar to this were danced in the village to rid it of evil spirits.
Despite its appearance, I believe this nicely crafted mask was most likely made specifically for the collecting market.