Early New Guinea Suspension Hook

**Originally Listed At $300** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A nice example of a hand-carved wooden trophy hook, also known as a suspension hook. The

An intricately carved wood Suspension Hook used in ceremonial houses. Sepik River, PNG, The suspension hook is a carved female, with a large head, shell eyes, holding finely carved implement. Nicely d

(lot of 2) Sepik River, Papua New Guinea suspension hook, the plank surface carved with stylized facial features; together with a pigment decorated Gope board, largest: 38"l

Likely Sepik River, figural suspension hook of carved wood, cowry shells, plant fiber.Size: 7 x 20 in. Please contact Nic at Info@premiershipment.com for an estimated shipping quote prior to bidding.

Papua New Guinea Food Suspension Hook. Measuring approximately 19.25" X 7.75", this suspension hook was collected and cataloged in the mid-70s by an American expat living and working in New Guinea. ||

Papua New Guinea Sepik Province figural suspension hook worked in wood, featuring a face surmounting a shield-shaped body and double hook of crescent form along bottom, with carved handle to reverse.

Stylized figural suspension hook (Iatmul), depicting a masked figure with inset shell eyes, decorated with red, black, grey, and white pigments, and vestiges of feathers and rafia, Sepik River, New Gu

Carved wood figural suspension hook (Iatmul), depicitng a masked figure with inset shell eyes, decorated with red, black and white pigments, resting on a crcodile head, Sepik River, New Guinea, 26.5"h

Papua New Guinea Sepik Province figural suspension hook worked in polychrome wood, featuring a face surmounting a diamond-shaped body and double hook along bottom, with cowrie shell inlay to one eye.

Fine old reticulated basket hook. From the Kanganaman (Kanganamon) people from New Guinea. Basket or suspension hooks are used to hang net bags or baskets containing food or clothing and would be susp

Papua New Guinea Polychrome Carved Wood Suspension Hook middle sepik river region, 20th century Length 17 inches Estimate $400-600

A Sepik River Tribe Carved and Painted Wood Skull/Suspension Hook, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century, Depicting standing figures with inset eyes surrounded by crocodiles and birds. H: 37 1/4 W: 9 1/4 D:

A Sepik River Basin Carved and Painted Wood Suspension Hook, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century, Depicting five connected head with one on verso surmounted by a bird. H: 38 W: 15 D: 3 in. The Collection o

Group of three Sepik, Papua New Guinea painted and carved wood suspension hooks; each of various figural forms (stands not included); L: 22" (largest, approx.)

Group of three Sepik, Papua New Guinea painted and carved wood suspension hooks; each of various figural forms (stands not included); L: 22" (largest, approx.)

Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden "food hook" in the form of an abstract mask-like visage with bold features, with a petite stylized figure, who intrigu

Suspension hook from Papua New Guinea, 66 1/2".

**First Time At Auction** Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A lovely carved wooden figural "food hook," possibly a female, with red, yellow, cream, and whi

New Guinea Chambri Lakes Janus Face Food Suspension Hook, Carved wood and pigment. Size: 18.25'' x 9'' x 4'' (46 x 23 x 10 cm). Height on stand: 20" (51 cm).

Two Sepik, Papua New Guinea elaborately carved and painted wood suspension hooks (stand not included); H: 34 1/4" (taller, approx.)

Two Sepik, Papua New Guinea elaborately carved and painted wood suspension hooks (stand not included); H: 34 1/4" (taller, approx.)

(4) Papua New Guinea artifacts, (2) masks and (2) suspension hooks. Wood and polychrome hooks, one figural form (approx. 58" x 13"); one mask with turtle shell, paint and cowry shells, the other with

An Abelam Wood Suspension Hook Maprik Region, Papua New Guinea, Circa 20th Century Height 33 1/2 inches (85 cm). Property of the Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, Iowa Provenance: Dorothy Goldberg (1

An Iatmul Wood Suspension Hook Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea c. 1960s Height 86 inches (223.5 cm). Property from the Estate of a Renowned Art Dealer, New York City, New York