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Masks - Passport

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$225.00

Old Baule passport masks

photo of Old Baule passport masks

item #763
Ivory Coast - Baule
The overall height of this piece is 6".

The term "passport" has been given to these small, personal masks which are the property of an individual signifying his membership in a tribal secret society. Each is genuine, having been made for and used by that person, not for sale.

Please click on the photo to see another passport mask. The second one is 4" overall ($150.)

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