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Vintage Wooden Polynesian Dragon Totem Unicorn WW2 GI Souvenir Pacific Theatre

Vintage Wooden Polynesian Dragon Totem Unicorn WW2 GI Souvenir Pacific Theatre

$ 366.96

Availability: 100 in stock

Restocking Fee: No

Condition: Used

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

Culture: Pacific Islands

Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Handmade: Yes

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Description

Found in a lot of military items. I believe these were souvenirs brought back by the GI's from the Pacific theatre during WW2. The image appears to be a lizard or a dragon, maybe a Komodo Dragon or other form of lizard in the region.
I think this may be an example of a ceremonial headdress as there is a bottom cutout as shown. It is dark in this area so it may have been use to hold some type of liquid or other ceremonial item. The "horn" is unusual, maybe used to pulverize food? It was glued in at one time but has come loose.
Measures 17 by 11 total.
Box J 062321
Weight 2 pounds 13 ounces