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7 Papua New Guinean Shell Ornaments

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Item Details

Description

7 Ornamente
Papua-Neuguinea, Westpapua und Salomonen-Inseln
Ohne Sockel / without base
Muschel, Pflanzenfaser, Kaurischnecken. L 38 cm. Ø 6,5 cm.

Provenienz:
Schweizer Privatsammlung, Basel.

CHF 200 / 400
EUR 200 / 400

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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Weight

650 g

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7 Papua New Guinean Shell Ornaments

Name: 7 Papua New Guinean Shell Ornaments
SKU: 144604307
Price: 200 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 200 - CHF 400

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Starting Price CHF 5

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