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2520: Mask. Wood, pigments, metal, hair. H: 9.5", W: 7.25", D: 4". Early 20th century. Batak, Sumatra Island, Indonesia.

Ex: Dutch Educational Museum. Published in "Beeldende Kunst Der Bataks" 1941.
I have a Dutch speaking colleague translating the relevant information on this mask. The name of the Batak carver is mentioned, the likely age, and how this mask was used. This info will be passed on to the buyer.