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Rare Antique Abelam Wooden Yam Mask, PNG

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HUGE Papua New Guinea Abelam Yam Woven Mask RARE: Extremely RARE - Extremely LARGE - A magnificent MASK! This is a beautiful old HUGE woven Yam Mask also referred to as a baba mask, originates from the Abelam people, along the East Sepik River Region

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Rare Antique Abelam Wooden Yam Mask, PNG

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Rare Antique Abelam Wooden Yam Mask, PNG. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 7'' x 3.5'' x 2'' (18 x 9 x 5 cm). Stand Not Included. Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

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Rare Antique Abelam Wooden Yam Mask, PNG

Name: Rare Antique Abelam Wooden Yam Mask, PNG
SKU: 114610188
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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