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Korogo Orator's Stool, Sepik, Papua New Guinea

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Korogo Orator's Stool, Sepik, Papua New Guinea

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Korogo Orator's Stool, Sepik, Papua New Guinea. Carved wood, paint, cowrie shell, boar tusk, mud and rope. Size: 70'' x 19'' x 17'' (178 x 48 x 43 cm). Proceeds benefit Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia PA.

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Korogo Orator's Stool, Sepik, Papua New Guinea

Name: Korogo Orator's Stool, Sepik, Papua New Guinea
SKU: 97695741
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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