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A Solomon Islands carved coral head
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Lot Details
conforming to the original material shape, with almond eyes. H.175mm. Provenance: Collection of Denis L. Dutton (1944 2010), then John F. Perry (1943-2021), thence to our vendor/collector who has exhibited this piece at The Little Dog gallery, Devonport, c.2015.
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