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PNG ANCESTORAL FIGURE
Twentieth century, East Sepic Region, Papau New Guinea, carved wood figure of a standing man on base.
30 1/2 in. (77.5 cm.), with base: 49 1/2 in. (125.7 cm.)

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PNG ANCESTORAL FIGURE

Name: PNG ANCESTORAL FIGURE
SKU: 157312089
Price: 2400 USD
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