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A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Totem Post, Papua New

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A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Totem Post, Papua New

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A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Totem Post, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century. Dimensions: h: 30 x w: 3 1/2 x d: 4 1/4 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Ann and Norman Roulet.
Other Notes: Proceeds to benefit the Cleveland Institute of Art's Ann and Norman Roulet Student and Alumni Gallery.

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A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Totem Post, Papua New

Name: A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Totem Post, Papua New
SKU: 31188076
Price: 800 USD
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