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Hymalayan Hill Tribe 'Pumtek' Bead Necklace Hymalayan Hill Tribe 'Pumtek' Bead Necklace Hymalayan Hill Tribe 'Pumtek' Bead Necklace
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LOT 1971

Hymalayan Hill Tribe 'Pumtek' Bead Necklace

20TH CENTURY A.D.

33 1/4 in. (118 grams, 84.5 cm).

Including fusiform, spherical and other types with etched patterns on petrified wood. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Private collection, UK.

CONDITION
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LOT 1971

Hymalayan Hill Tribe 'Pumtek' Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

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