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Pre-Contact Karawari River Carved Wood Head, PNG

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Pre-Contact Karawari River Carved Wood Head, PNG

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Pre-Contact Karawari River Carved Wood Head, PNG, circa 1900 or earlier. Stone carved wood. On stand. Provenance: Michael Hamson Oceanic Art, Palos Verdes Estates, CA; ex Fortess Collection. Size: 4.5'' x 1.5'' x 1.5'' (11 x 4 x 4 cm); Height on stand: 5.25" (13 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

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Pre-Contact Karawari River Carved Wood Head, PNG

Name: Pre-Contact Karawari River Carved Wood Head, PNG
SKU: 114610181
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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