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A Rare Wood Ear Ornament

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A Rare Wood Ear Ornament With old collectors label ‘Ear Wood. Paraquay’ Wood Paraguay 19th Century Size: 6cm dia., 3.5cm deep - 2¼ ins dia., 1¼ ins deep Published: Steven Phelps; ‘Art and Artefacts of the Pacific, Africa and teh Americas, The James Hooper Collection’ 1975, plate 216, no. ‘1718’ Provenance: James T Hooper London / Arundel Romy Rey collection, London
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Diameter: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Paraguay
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9363239381882
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