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Description : **Originally Listed At $1200** Africa, Cameroon, Kom (Bekom) people, mid-20th century CE. This is a delightful mask made by the Kom people. Its most striking features are its enormous, phallic nose and its headdress, surmounted by three animals, it also has recessed disc eyes and a wide mouth with bar-shaped teeth. The Kom, who live in a grasslands environment, wear masks during dances at important ritual events like funerals or feasts. Custom stand. Size: 19.75 L (50.2 cm), 23.125 H (58.7 cm) on stand Provenance: Ex- New York Gallery, Acq Bonhams Sale 15215 - lot 536 Antiquities, 26 Apr 2007. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #113483

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