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Antique Tribal Mask? Cool find at church fair 11" x 6"

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    Posted 8 years ago

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    jplamm
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    I found this cool old mask at a church fair where I was helping. Not sure how to figure out origin, age or if just a cool reproduction. Holes all the way around I would guess would have been used for feathers?
    Any direction appreciated.
    Thanks!
    Jenn

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    1. CanyonRoad, 8 years ago
      It's African, from Upper Volta. The holes around the edge are for attaching either the fabric or raffia/cordage, that helps conceal the dancer.

      Probably a modern piece, made for sale, but based on an actual traditional mask.

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