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Wooden figure from the Sentani on stand, Papua

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Wooden figure from the Sentani on stand, Papua

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Description

A wooden human figure of the Sentani people, carrying a crocodile on its back. Item is on stand.Dating to the late 19th-early 20th Century.Dimensions are 52 x 13 x 7 cms.The figure is damaged because of the use and possible discard forced upon the tribe by missionaries.

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Wooden figure from the Sentani on stand, Papua

Name: Wooden figure from the Sentani on stand, Papua
SKU: 43639694
Price: 300 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €300 - €400

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