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Papua New Guinea Iatmul Coconut 'Skull'

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Papua New Guinea overmodeled coconut "human skull". Created after the ban of headhunting in Papua New Guinea. Tag Reads: Korogo Village Dance Stick, Sepik Riverbasin,New Guinea 1981, Aboriginal Art Gallery Arayle St Sydney, YAXX Tortoise Shell, Coconut, Mud. Approximately 12.625H x 6.25W x6.125D in.

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Papua New Guinea Iatmul Coconut 'Skull'

Name: Papua New Guinea Iatmul Coconut 'Skull'
SKU: 126138251
Price: 290 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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Starting Price $280

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