ETHNOGRAPHIC ART AND ARTEFACTS
Friday, 14 - Monday, 24 March 2025
An old Solomon Islands carved wood figure,
Lot Details
with dark pigment finish and cowrie set eyes. H.405mm. Provenance: Ex. The John Perry collection.
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