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Rare African forehead mask from the Galoa, Gabon. This type of mask occurs in ceremonies to chase away evil spirits and keep out harmful influences.

Hand carved from a piece of wood, with colored painting.
Signs of wear, drying cracks.

Gabun, ca. 1960

Galoa

Wood

300 mm high

0,9 kg

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2nd half 20th century - Fair 

Mask - Hardwood - Galoa - Gabon 

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