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Head from an Ancestor Figure – Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Head from an Ancestor Figure – Sulawesi, Indonesia

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From Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia, ca. Late 19th / Early 20th Century. Made from wood, fiber, and decorated with white pigment. 9"H. Custom mount.

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Head from an Ancestor Figure – Sulawesi, Indonesia

Name: Head from an Ancestor Figure – Sulawesi, Indonesia
SKU: 7063937
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,500 - $3,000

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