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Item Details

Description

Date: 1970's

Origin/Tribe: Papua New Guinea

Material: Wood

Dimensions: 24

Additional Information: Carved out of wood and placed with inlayed shell eyes, this mask has a lot of fine carving details. Great lines and expression. The mask would have been attached in a wall in a mens house and would be used in special ceremonies. Sold without stand.

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