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Papua New Guinea Ancestor Figure, Huon Gulf, c. first quarter 20th century, standing on a round base, with straight legs and cutout arms, torso leaning to the right, with simplified abstracted face, mouth open and raised coiffure, (loss to ears), ht. 14 1/4 in. Estimate $2,000-3,000 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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