Detail of a Punu female mask from Cameroon/Africa, carved in wood with white pigment signifying anti-witchcraft powers; small splits, scrapes and crac

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Detail of a Punu female mask from Cameroon/Africa, carved in wood with white pigment signifying anti-witchcraft powers; small splits, scrapes and cracks attest to its age/use.

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Size: 2848px × 4288px
Location: United States
Photo credit: © Dan Totilca / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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