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Old Sepik - Iatmul ancestor figure - Papua new Guinea

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Title: Old Sepik - Iatmul ancestor figure - Papua new Guinea

Description: Old Sepik - Iatmul ancestor figure - Papua new Guinea. Private collection The Netherlands 1970. Careful registered sending, combined shipping possible.

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Old Sepik - Iatmul ancestor figure - Papua new Guinea

Lot 0025

Estimate $400-$500

Apr 1, 2026, 12:24 PM EDT

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