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Headdress from Papua New Guinea Made from Cowrie Shells and Red Seeds, Mounted
Price:$800
$1,100List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:2010
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: D6031stDibs: LU153124327713
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