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<p>[QUOTE="Kevin Meade, post: 413240, member: 7837"]You are welcome.</p><p>Others may come along with more specific information , but I would say just dust them and hang them on the wall. The dirt and grime is part of the charisma of these pieces in my opinion. Just get anything loose off and leave the rest.</p><p>As far as age these are likely less than 25 years old. Not museum pieces , but great for home décor. I think you got the better 2 of the 3 masks. I would leave the other one unless super cheap.</p><p>It is very rare to find pieces of age in the wild anymore. Most have been collected many years ago and are in well known collections. It is in my opinion best to go into the collecting of African tribal art with the thought of buying as artistic value only. Assume that all pieces are new/newish and intentionally aged. Keep investment low and enjoy!</p><p>Not to say there are no old pieces out there , but it is just best to assume you wont find one at the local flea.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Kevin Meade, post: 413240, member: 7837"]You are welcome. Others may come along with more specific information , but I would say just dust them and hang them on the wall. The dirt and grime is part of the charisma of these pieces in my opinion. Just get anything loose off and leave the rest. As far as age these are likely less than 25 years old. Not museum pieces , but great for home décor. I think you got the better 2 of the 3 masks. I would leave the other one unless super cheap. It is very rare to find pieces of age in the wild anymore. Most have been collected many years ago and are in well known collections. It is in my opinion best to go into the collecting of African tribal art with the thought of buying as artistic value only. Assume that all pieces are new/newish and intentionally aged. Keep investment low and enjoy! Not to say there are no old pieces out there , but it is just best to assume you wont find one at the local flea.[/QUOTE]
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