masques arts premiers Africain
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Vieux masque Africain de la tribu Senoufo de Côte d’ivoire, masque de chef du village ancêtre vendu avec le socle, hauteur 46 cm, largeur 21 cm, ep 16 cm. belle pièce de collection
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