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Tony Argento
"Birds Nest Man" Phrang Nga Bay, Thailand Black and White Figurative Photograph

2001

$395
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€344.91
CA$551.71
A$613.39
CHF 321.07
MX$7,523.03
NOK 4,088.07
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Birds Nest, used to make a soup of the same name and an expensive delicacy in South East Asia, is harvested at this small island located in Phrang Nga Bay, Thailand. There are a resident watchman and harvester at this island who rarely lets visitors set foot inside the cave. The photograph is professionally dry-mounted to archival backing with archival matting and is framed in a black wood frame. Dimensions without Frame: H 8 in x W 10 in.
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  • Creation Year:
    2001
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CA91.2020.0519.20021stDibs: LU55136251692

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