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Kandangai PNG Food Hook

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Item Details

Description

A large Papua New Guinea food hook from Kandangai Village, Sepik River, East Sepik Province. Carved wooden figure with dark painted finish, featuring a standing male with inset spiral carved shell eyes and elongated nose below a hornbill flanked by two crocodiles, on a detailed body with carved decoration and bottom hook. Used to suspend food, clothing and ceremonial items. Some wear to finish, minor damage to wood. 72" high. ESTIMATE $800-1,200 PROVENANCE: From the Solomon collection in Wolverine Lake, Michigan. Purchased in Yesimbit Village in 1979.

Condition

Some wear to finish, minor damage to wood.

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Kandangai PNG Food Hook

Name: Kandangai PNG Food Hook
SKU: 138656758
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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