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Kuna Indian Nuchu Shaman's Staff, San Blas Island

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Roybal, Alfonso (Awa Tsireh), San Ildefonso: Alfonso Roybal (Awa Tsireh) - San Ildefonso - (1898 - 1955) Medium:casein on paper Dimensions:9 5/8 x 12 1/2 inches Framed Dimensions:16 1/4 x 18 1/4 x 3/4 inches Signature:signed lower right: A

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Fritz Scholder, Luiseno, Arizona, New Mexico, Minnesota (1937 - 2005), Indian with Butterfly, 1975,: Fritz Scholder, Luiseno Arizona, New Mexico, Minnesota (1937 - 2005) Indian with Butterfly, 1975 lithograph on Arches paper signed and numbered 57/150 lower left, Tamarind Institute blindstamp. 30 1/2

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Kuna Indian Nuchu Shaman's Staff, San Blas Island

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Kuna Indian Nuchu Shaman's Staff, San Blas Island. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 27'' x 1.25'' x 2'' (69 x 3 x 5 cm).

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Kuna Indian Nuchu Shaman's Staff, San Blas Island

Name: Kuna Indian Nuchu Shaman's Staff, San Blas Island
SKU: 129019595
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

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