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Dan Poro Society Mask, Liberia, early 20th century, hollowed out, with slit eyes and cutout mouth, two metal disks on the cheeks and white pigment surrounds the eyes, the mask framed by padded indigo-dyed cloth, ht. 10 1/4 in. Provenance: Bertram and Ruth Malenka collection, Belmont, Massachusetts; purchased from Paul Rabut in 1970. Estimate $20-200 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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Date:
2019-09-11

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