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A Yimam Carved Wood Yipwon Hook Figure, Papua New

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A Yimam Carved Wood Yipwon Hook Figure, Papua New

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A Yimam Carved Wood Yipwon Hook Figure, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century. Dimensions: h: 44 1/2 x w: 1 x d: 4 1/4 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Ann and Norman Roulet.
Literature: "evil spirits and natural enemies" Maksic, p. 38.
Other Notes: Proceeds to benefit the Cleveland Institute of Art's Ann and Norman Roulet Student and Alumni Gallery.

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A Yimam Carved Wood Yipwon Hook Figure, Papua New

Name: A Yimam Carved Wood Yipwon Hook Figure, Papua New
SKU: 31188070
Price: 2000 USD
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