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New Guinea Ceremonial Figure, Minja, upper Sepik River, Washkuk, abstracted head on a spike, represents a water spirit, and used in yam ceremonies, (minor wood loss), lg. 32, wd. 12 1/2 in. Estimate $400-600 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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2020-07-22

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