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Indonesian Sumba Island Tongal Tobacco Box

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Indonesian Sumba Island Tongal Tobacco Box

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Description

Indonesian Sumba Island Tongal Tobacco Box, wood top stained black, mounted with blue, yellow, and black beads. 5" H x 6.25" W x 1.25" D. Provenance: From a Christopher Street collection. Keywords: Southeast Asian, Wedding gift, Betel, Subanese, Artifact, Antique

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Indonesian Sumba Island Tongal Tobacco Box

Name: Indonesian Sumba Island Tongal Tobacco Box
SKU: 169994421
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

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