Statuette showing a standing male ancestor with a bird's beak nose and almond-sh…

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Statuette

showing a standing male ancestor with a bird's beak nose and almond-shaped eyes. Hardwood, old glossy brown patina, marks of use, discreet traces of lime. Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea 18 cm

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