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Tolai Tribe Papua New Guinea Over Modeled Human Skull

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Tolai Tribe Papua New Guinea Over Modeled Human Skull, Circa 1920. Human skull, human hair, shell, water based pigments, and clay; dreadlocks extending from the forehead to the back of the skull from vertically inlaid shells; 2 cowrie shell inlaid eyes; cowrie shells outline the bottom jaw;brown water based pigment overall with the facial features highlighted in black water base pigmentation; the skull itself has a deep patina from age and handling; with custom black metal display stand. Red 'David Howard Tribal Art' sticker. Papua New Guinea, New Britain Gazelle Peninsula, Duke of York Islands. Circa 1920. {Approximate dimensions not including the stand: 11 high x 7 wide x 8 inches deep.}. Condition: General surface wear from tribal use.

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Tolai Tribe Papua New Guinea Over Modeled Human Skull, Circa 1920. Human skull, human hair, shell, water based pigments, and clay; dreadlocks extending from the forehead to the back of the skull from vertically inlaid shells; 2 cowrie shell inlaid eyes; cowrie shells outline the bottom jaw;brown water based pigment overall with the facial features highlighted in black water base pigmentation; the skull itself has a deep patina from age and handling; with custom black metal display stand. Red 'David Howard Tribal Art' sticker. Papua New Guinea, New Britain Gazelle Peninsula, Duke of York Islands. Circa 1920. {Approximate dimensions not including the stand: 11 high x 7 wide x 8 inches deep.}. Condition: General surface wear from tribal use.

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