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

Photographs © Hamill Gallery

NAFANA
BEDU MASK 17
46" high x 20" wide x 4" deep
Ivory Coast
$350
SOLD

There is a repaired split from top to bottom of this mask (see details below). Unlike the other Bedu masks, the box-like support on the back is made of added-on pieces of wood, not carved out of the same piece.

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