Sepik Turtle Shell Yam Mask

Turtle shell, yam mask Sepik River Region, PNG the shell base…
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Turtle shell, yam mask Sepik River Region, PNG the shell base built up with 'Clay' decorated with red, white and black pigment, cowrie and other shells and human hair, surrounded with cane basketry and cassowary feathers, height 34 cm

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