CHINA. /2
Woman's mask in carved mahogany and glass eyes.
Early 20th century.
Dimensions:
Length: 19.5 cm.
Width: 16.2 cm max.
Depth: 9 cm.
IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION: as in the photos.
IMPOR[...]
CHINA. /1
Large mahogany man's mask.
Carved and glass eyes
Early 20th century.
Dimensions:
Length: 30 cm.
Width: 18 cm max.
Depth: 9 cm.
IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION: as in the photos.
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