2 Objects from Papua New Guinea.
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A group of two East Sepik Province style objects. Papua New Guinea. 20th century. Wood.++ Ceremonial lime container like those used in male initiation in Yentchan Village. 26 1/2' x 6" x 4". ++ Reproduction of men's ceremonial house main post (haus tambaran) in Palimbai Village. 30" x 11" x 7". From the collection of eminent cultural anthropologist Michael French Smith, Ph.D.
Provenance: From the collection of eminent cultural anthropologist Michael French Smith, Ph.D.
Provenance: From the collection of eminent cultural anthropologist Michael French Smith, Ph.D.
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2 Objects from Papua New Guinea.
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