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PAPUA NEW GUINEA RIDING FIGURE WOOD CARVING

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA RIDING FIGURE WOOD CARVING

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Polychrome wood Papua New Guinea carved sculpture of a man riding a whale (?). Cowrie shell eyes. Measures 28" long 11" tall.

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA RIDING FIGURE WOOD CARVING

Name: PAPUA NEW GUINEA RIDING FIGURE WOOD CARVING
SKU: 160404718
Price: 110 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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