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Island Ancestors

Oceanic Art from the Masco Collection

Wardwell, Allen

Washington / Detroit: University of Washington Press / The Detroit Institute of Arts Founders Society (1994).
ISBN: 0-295-97330-7

English Text/Edition
282 pages
114 colour illustrations
Softcover

30,5 x 22,8 cm.
1416 g

CHF 20 / 40
EUR 17 / 34

Condition

Good condition, shows normal wear regarding cover and spine. May have minor page markings and/or an exlibris sticker.

Weight

1416 g

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SKU: 92041743
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