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Papua New Guinea carved wood and polychrome decorated

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Papua New Guinea carved wood and polychrome decorated

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Papua New Guinea carved wood and polychrome decorated shield, of strong, abstract graphic design, Green River region, Western Sepik, the back of the shield with a sinew cord secured by two holes at the perimeter the front with relief carved geometic patterns, signs of some age and use, 4'9''h x 2'1''w, Provenance: Richard I.M. Kelton Collection, Marina del Rey, California

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Papua New Guinea carved wood and polychrome decorated

Name: Papua New Guinea carved wood and polychrome decorated
SKU: 80414714
Price: 600 USD
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Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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