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Antique Papua New Guinea Palm Wood, Plantain Fiber & Cockatoo Feather Hair Comb

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Antique Papua New Guinea Palm Wood, Plantain Fiber & Cockatoo Feather Hair Comb

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Papua New Guinea Palm Wood, Plantain Fiber & Cockatoo Feather Hair Comb. Attached Tag Reads: "Abelam East Sepic Province Papua New Guinea... Palmwood teeth lashed w/ plantain fiber adorned w/ yellow cockatoo feathers worn by older men." Comb Approximately 12.75L x 4.875H x 1.375W in. With Stand Approximately 12.875L x 7.875H x 1.25W in.

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Antique Papua New Guinea Palm Wood, Plantain Fiber & Cockatoo Feather Hair Comb

Name: Antique Papua New Guinea Palm Wood, Plantain Fiber & Cockatoo Feather Hair Comb
SKU: 149885076
Price: 80 USD
Availability: InStock