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Two Papua New Guinea Carved Wooden Figures

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Two Papua New Guinea Carved Wooden Figures

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Description

Two Papua New Guinea Carved Wooden Figures
each with dried grass hair, carved teeth and seated on bases, one figure with cowrie shell eyes
16 1/2 x 6 x 9 inches (left)
18 x 5 x 4 1/2 inches (right)

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Two Papua New Guinea Carved Wooden Figures

Name: Two Papua New Guinea Carved Wooden Figures
SKU: 116203360
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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