Alexandra Xu

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Magnificent, large ritual Asmat food bowl featuring two female ancestral figures. With a custom-made pedestal.

Prachtige, grote, rituele Asmat voedselbak met twee vrouwelijke voorouderfiguren. Met op maat gemaakte sokkel.

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Asmat - Papua New Guinea

Mid 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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Large ritual Asmat wooden food bowl with two female ancestral figures, mounted on a custom pedestal, originating from Papua New Guinea and dating to the mid-20th century, in good condition and authentic.

Asmat - Papua New Guinea

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Large ritual Asmat wooden food bowl with two female ancestral figures, mounted on a custom pedestal, originating from Papua New Guinea and dating to the mid-20th century, in good condition and authentic.

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