Tekoteko Figure
New Zealand

Wood

19 cm

Provenance:
The Barbara and Jo…

Description

Tekoteko Figure

New Zealand Wood 19 cm Provenance: The Barbara and Joe Abensur: Collection of Oceanic Art Galerie Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, Paris Property from a Princely collection

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Tekoteko Figure

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