Asmat wand and bag used for dance ceremonies. Bag is woven grass with feathers and shell beads, wand is wooden with carved paddle design and wrapped cord handle, with bead and feather decorations.Bag is in fragile condition, with tears in the bead and feather decorations. Wand is mid 20th century, 56", bag is 15.5"x12"

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