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Colorful Mindimbit ‘food hook’

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Description

A colorful Mindimbit ‘food hook’, Middle Sepik, of nicely carved wood, the piece was suspended from the rafters of the Long House, where people lived, and the hooks held woven ‘Billums’, or bags, in which food was stored, keeping the vermin from getting into it. L: 30 ½ in (77.5 cm). Ex Silver collection.

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Colorful Mindimbit ‘food hook’

Name: Colorful Mindimbit ‘food hook’
SKU: 26036824
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $500

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