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Aboriginal Peoples Northern Australia shield of fig

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Aboriginal Peoples Northern Australia shield of fig

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Aboriginal Peoples Northern Australia shield of fig tree wood, probably post WWII,having typical designs using native pigments, the back with carved handle, and a carved boss to the front, 34.5"l x 14.25"w

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Aboriginal Peoples Northern Australia shield of fig

Name: Aboriginal Peoples Northern Australia shield of fig
SKU: 28370538
Price: 20000 USD
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