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A Rare Naga Wood Basket with Headhunter Motif Ex Museum

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A Rare Naga Wood Basket with Headhunter Motif Ex Museum

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A carved wooden basket with a sword wielding Head hunter or warrior carved in relief and a rattan back. Collected in situ in the mid 20th century by Museum Owner. Naga peoples, Nagaland, Northeastern India. This unusual basket measures 8.5 x 7 inches and was part of the permanent display at the Metamora Museum of Oddities, Metamora Indiana.

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Fair, well weathered

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A Rare Naga Wood Basket with Headhunter Motif Ex Museum

Name: A Rare Naga Wood Basket with Headhunter Motif Ex Museum
SKU: 114133582
Price: 90 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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