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New Guinea Ceremonial hand carved Stone Head, Tari Highlands, old use wear patina 6″wx6″d. early to mid 20th century
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New Guinea Ceremonial hand carved stone head, once used as a mortar, Tari Highlands, old use wear patina 6″w x 6″d. early to mid 20th century
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