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Iatmul Wooden Head, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea

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"Iatmul Wooden Head, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea"

Wooden head mounted on a metal base. Sculpture probably evoking headhunting and overmodeled skulls. Face entirely painted and presenting tribal designs in scrolls, typical of the Iatmul area in Papua New Guinea. Base of cones (shells) as eyes. Approx. 34 x 20 x 19 cm / 390€ base and shipping costs included.