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A Washkuk Skull Rack Panel

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Item Details

Description

Brett
Kwoma, Papua-Neuguinea, Washkuk Hills
Ohne Sockel / without base
Holz. H 86 cm. B 133 cm.

Provenienz:
Sammlung Ferralli, Solothurn.

CHF 400 / 800
EUR 344 / 688

Condition

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A Washkuk Skull Rack Panel

Name: A Washkuk Skull Rack Panel
SKU: 105412942
Price: 1200 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 800

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