Null Lime or medicine container in horn and wood carved with figures. Central bo…

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Lime or medicine container in horn and wood carved with figures. Central body engraved with calendrical and mythological symbols. Batak, Sumatra (Indonesia). Length: 25 cm. (Damage)

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Lime or medicine container in horn and wood carved with figures. Central body engraved with calendrical and mythological symbols. Batak, Sumatra (Indonesia). Length: 25 cm. (Damage)

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Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

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