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Rare Old Nkuma Washuk Mindja Sculpture

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This is a very rare old field used Nkuma Washkuk Mindja board. The carving measures 37.5 inches tall and has been mounted to a metal display stand. Nkuma Washkuk, Amaki Village, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: Field collected c. 1970’s by John C. Edler.

Condition

fair, weathered, small areas of erosion

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Rare Old Nkuma Washuk Mindja Sculpture

Name: Rare Old Nkuma Washuk Mindja Sculpture
SKU: 87573497
Price: 280 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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