Fon Gelede Mask Surmounted by Bird with Movable Wings

Fon Gelede Mask with Bird
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Fon Gelede Mask with Bird
Fon Gelede Mask with Bird
Fon Gelede Mask with Bird
Fon Gelede Mask with Bird
Fon Gelede Mask with Bird
Fon Gelede Mask with Bird
Fon Gelede Mask with Bird
Fon Gelede Mask with Bird
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Fon, Benin, late 20th century
Wood with red, green, yellow, black, white oil paint, with fabric hinge for wings, nylon strings (19"h. x 8 1/2"w. x 10" d.).  Wings and head of bird are operable by pulling strings.  
Ex. collection of Nancy Josephson.  Purchased by collector in Benin, c.2000.

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SKU: AFM-2001

$850