Sepik Ancestor Figure with Cowrie Shell Eyes

A female ancestor figure, middle Sepik, a sensitively carved…
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A female ancestor figure, middle Sepik, a sensitively carved figure made from hardwood, cowrie shell eyes and traces of original ochre painted designs on face and body. 66 x 26 cm

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