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War Shield, Papua New Guinea

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A large Sepik River, Papua New Guinea hasmut war shield, measuring 53" x 31".

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War Shield, Papua New Guinea

Name: War Shield, Papua New Guinea
SKU: 129904848
Price: 400 CAD
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