Papua New Guinea Wood Food Hook w/ Face
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Description
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden food hook bearing a stylized human face along the top, an openwork midsection, and an abstract face with a pair of rising prongs used for suspending food off the ground. The eyes of one face are inlaid with cowrie snail shells, and several areas are adorned with red pigment. Size: 2.25" L x 4.4" W x 23.8" H (5.7 cm x 11.2 cm x 60.5 cm)
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
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#186096
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#186096
Condition
Minor abrasions, fading to pigment, and softening to some incised details, otherwise intact and very good. Great decorations throughout.
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Papua New Guinea Wood Food Hook w/ Face
Estimate $600 - $900
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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