Sepik River Statue with Shell Inlay and Grass Loin Covering

A large New Guinea statue, with protruding eyes, ochre design…
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A large New Guinea statue, with protruding eyes, ochre design and shell inlaid with native putty on face (damage to lower section) and grass fibre loin covering, Sepik river region, PNG, 265 x 60 cm

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