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Asmat Carved Wood Ritual "Replacement" Head, mid-20th century, with trace of pigments, used instead of skulls in headhunting rituals, ht. 7 1/4, wd. 6 3/4 in. Provenance: The property of John Schaeffer Estimate $200-400 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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