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PAPUA NEW GUINEA CARVED WOODEN FOOD HOOK

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA CARVED WOODEN FOOD HOOK

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Description

Papua New Guinea carved wooden food hook, mid to late 20th century, having an elongated oval head with almond eyes and an open mouth with teeth, surmounting a truncated triangular body with shoulders which provide the hooks, retaining red and white pigment, apparently unmarked.

Approximate dimensions: h. 25.75", w. 6.25", d. 3".

Provenance: The Collection of Jerome and Bridget Dobson, Atlanta, GA.

Condition

Chip to the back of head at top, water line at back of head, break with repair at shoulder, two breaks to the interior of body, and a crack form bottom point of body up past the hands. Wear and loss to pigment.

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA CARVED WOODEN FOOD HOOK

Name: PAPUA NEW GUINEA CARVED WOODEN FOOD HOOK
SKU: 176828319
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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