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Sepik River (PNG) carved Spirit Hook

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Sepik River Region of Papua New Guinea (PNG) Spirit Hook. Carved hard wood spirit with Cowry shell eyes stands atop a bug-eyed mask surmounting a winged hook form. Quintessential example. Late 19th/early 20th century.
Weight: 1lb 7oz
Size: 22" x 8.25" x 2.5"
Condition: Some deterioration to wood on the reverse side(see images), otherwise very good.

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