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A Junkun Healing Idol

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A Carved wooden shrine idol with contrasting reddish and white kaolin clay pigments and a wonderful exaggerated style. Such idols appear for ritual use in healing ceremonies in Mam worship, but also in rites for bountiful harvests. The figure measures 13.25 inches tall ( 14.25 inches on custom display stand.) Provenance: Ex Michael Rhodes, New York.

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Well weathered, good condition

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A Junkun Healing Idol

Name: A Junkun Healing Idol
SKU: 127761977
Price: 170 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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