Ceremonial boat ornament (lagimu)
Location: D'Entrecasteaux Islands (Papua New Guinea)
Dating: 19th century
Material / Technique: Carved and painted wood
Collection / Inventory: Museum of Civilizations, Rome. INV. No. MPE 45130
Provenance: D'Entrecasteaux Islands (Papua New Guinea). Lamberto Loria Collection.
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