Sherbro Mask, Sierra Leone
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German Private Collection
Deeply hollowed and of large proportions, the coiffure with a central crest above a field of braids in rectilinear and chevron design; the large rounded forehead above sunken pierced eyes, raised linear nose and protruding open mouth revealing teeth; the cylindrical neck with an incised checkerboard pattern; black patina with encrustations.
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German Private Collection
Deeply hollowed and of large proportions, the coiffure with a central crest above a field of braids in rectilinear and chevron design; the large rounded forehead above sunken pierced eyes, raised linear nose and protruding open mouth revealing teeth; the cylindrical neck with an incised checkerboard pattern; black patina with encrustations.
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