A group of three Melanesian painted objects. 20th century. ++ Painted fiber hat. New Ireland. 14" x 9." ++ Abelam painted drum. Abelam. Papua New Guinea. 33" x 8." ++ Upper Sepik painted pestle/staff. Upper Sepik. Papua New Guinea. 45."

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