Colourful Neck Covering Headdress "Myhara" from the Rikbaktsa People in Brasil
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Colourful Neck Covering Headdress "Myhara" from the Rikbaktsa People in Brasil
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- Dimensions:Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Leuven , BE
- Reference Number:Seller: 2931stDibs: LU3301124094342
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