PNG Suspension Hook

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Papua New Guinea, Sepik region, 20th century. Carved wood suspension hook with an elongated openwork body, terminating in a bifurcated lower hook and surmounted by a stylized ancestral head. The face is carved with a long projecting nose, heavy brow, incised eyes, and a looped crest or suspension element above. The body is deeply pierced through the center.

Dimensions: 31 in. long Width: 5 in.

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PNG Suspension Hook

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Jun 25, 2026 1:00 PM EDT

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