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Oceanic Artifact Listing: PRT14

Betrothal Mask
Middle Sepic Region
Perfect Condition

Circa: pre 1940
Size: 14 x 9 x 6 1/2 inches

$8,880  Buy It Now
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The selected bride wove the mask, the groom, to establish his bravery, went thru enemy cannibal territory to the coast to retrieve the shell and return the same dangerous way. After both having achieved their respective tasks, they wed.

Still another quality piece constructed with loving care yet as primitive as one can imagine - an exquisite work of art - compare this to woven items offered elsewere.


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