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

Photographs © Hamill Gallery

NAFANA
BEDU MASK 28
46" high x 21.5" wide x 4" deep
Ivory Coast
$700

The round top of this mask was broken in three places and repaired, once on the top at the middle and twice near the center posts, once on each side (see details below).

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