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Nose ornament from Central Highlands of Papua New

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Description

An authentic nose ornament from the Central Highlands of Papua New Guinea, ca. early 20th Century. This large example is 6-3/4 in wide and is made from boar tusks held together with intricately woven fiber cloth. Choice, well-worn example. Ex New England estate.

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Nose ornament from Central Highlands of Papua New

Name: Nose ornament from Central Highlands of Papua New
SKU: 47689140
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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