Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea.

AA Middle Sepik food hook. Well carved from hard wood with the large ancestor head making up the body of the hook and with a narrow stem attaching the hook at the base. Decorated with natural pigments, raised facial details and incised curvilinear motifs around the chin section. Boasting a large pierced septum common with older carvings. Used to suspend bilum bags containing food and other perishables out of the reach of rodents. Collected in the early 1970’s. Weathered patina in wonderful condition.

Height: 82 cm or 32.5 inches.
Price: SOLD