Highland New Guinea Fighting Shield
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Highland New Guinea Fighting Shield
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 65.5 in (166.37 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:c.1950-60's
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: NG 201stDibs: U110107904039
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