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PAPUA NEW GUINEA OCEANIC TRIBAL WOOD SCULPTURE

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA OCEANIC TRIBAL WOOD SCULPTURE

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Large carved hardwood witch doctor tribal statue. Accented with cloth and beaded necklaces. Believed to be from Biwat or YembiYembi tribe. Purchased at an antique gallery for $3,000 in 2004. 49" tall.

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA OCEANIC TRIBAL WOOD SCULPTURE

Name: PAPUA NEW GUINEA OCEANIC TRIBAL WOOD SCULPTURE
SKU: 45540020
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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