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African Dinka Headrest, South Sudan
African Dinka Headrest, South Sudan
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African Dinka Headrest, South Sudan. Carved wood, plant fiber, metal. Size: 8.5'' x 17'' x 7'' (22 x 43 x 18 cm).
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