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Sinhalese Rukada Fertility Talisman Puppet Head, Sri

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Sinhalese Rukada Fertility Talisman Puppet Head, Sri

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Sinhalese Rukada Fertility Talisman Puppet Head, Sri Lanka, Early 20th C. Carved wood and pigment. A finely carved female head with fine features and tight cropped hair, long neck. Used in rites regarding pregnancy and fertility. On stand. Provenance: L'Asie Exotique, La Jolla, CA. Size: 6.75'' x 3.25'' x 3'' (17 x 8 x 8 cm); Height on Stand: 7.75" (20 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

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Sinhalese Rukada Fertility Talisman Puppet Head, Sri

Name: Sinhalese Rukada Fertility Talisman Puppet Head, Sri
SKU: 114610009
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

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