Despite its appearance and patina, we believe this mask was probably made to be sold.

Photographs © Hamill Gallery

NAFANA
BEDU MASK 13
80" high x 30" wide x 5" deep
Ivory Coast
$800

There are cracks in the blue area on both sides, directly below the breaks in the top circle, which now appears as horns. There is also a split down the right side of the bottom area. See details below.

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