Null Ancient tapa made of softened bark decorated with ancestral symbols.
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Ancient tapa made of softened bark decorated with ancestral symbols. Pygmies, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. (creases and holes) Length : 84 cm - Width : 60 cm

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Ancient tapa made of softened bark decorated with ancestral symbols. Pygmies, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. (creases and holes) Length : 84 cm - Width : 60 cm

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