Murik Lakes Ladle & Bailer Shell Chest Ornament

A Bailer shell chest ornament and a Murik Lakes figural…
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A Bailer shell chest ornament and a Murik Lakes figural ceremonial ladle, Papua New Guinea, the latter, 66 cm long

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