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African mask sold for 4.2 million euros at French auction despite protests / 326Z743
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A carved mask from Central Africa dating from the 19th century was sold for €4.2 million excluding fees in Montpellier, despite protests during the sale by some Gabonese people demanding its "restitution" to its country of origin. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES