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A Fine Ramu River Hunters Charm

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Item Details

Description

A highly stylized carved wooden effigy with an avian finial from the Ramu River in the Madang Province of New Guinea. Small figures like this one were kept in bilum bags and used by men during hunting and for magic purposes also as a protective talisman. The figure measures 12 inches tall ( 15 inches tall on custom display base.) Custom Mounted. Provenance: A Private New York collection since the 1970's.

Condition

Good, well weathered

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A Fine Ramu River Hunters Charm

Name: A Fine Ramu River Hunters Charm
SKU: 156949420
Price: 110 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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