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KORVAR DE PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE / PAPUA NEW GUINEA KORVAR

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KORVAR DE PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE / PAPUA NEW GUINEA KORVAR

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Description française:
KORVAR

Korvar en bois sculpté, avec le bras droit qui s'encastre. Le mot korvar signifie l'âme des morts, et représente un être cher. Le korvar sert de réceptacle à l'esprit du défunt.

Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée, tribus côtières de la baie Cenderawasih, début 20ième siècle

Dimensions : 23.25 x 13 x 8"

English description:
KORVAR

Korvar in carved wood, with the right arm that fits. The word korvar means the soul of the dead, and represents a loved one. The korvar serves as a receptacle for the spirit of the deceased.

Papua New Guinea, coastal tribes of Cenderawasih Bay, early 20th century

Dimensions: 23.25 x 13 x 8"

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KORVAR DE PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE / PAPUA NEW GUINEA KORVAR

Name: KORVAR DE PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE / PAPUA NEW GUINEA KORVAR
SKU: 174262589
Price: 1400 CAD
Availability: InStock

Estimate CA$500 - CA$1,000

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Starting Price CA$300

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