An Old Basket Hook, Early or Mid 20th Century, Sepik River Region, PNG

Lot #794 - An Old Basket Hook, Early or Mid 20th Century, Sepik River Region, PNG

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Aboriginal & Oceanic Art | November
Sale Date:

24 Nov 2019 ~ 3pm (AEDT)
Lot #:

794
Lot Description:

An Old Basket Hook, Early or Mid 20th Century, Sepik River Region, PNG
Carved both sides with typical Sepik curvilinear designs and a strong human face. These hooks are used inside houses for suspending food and valuables away from rats and insects. On a custom made stand
28 x 81 cm
Estimate:

A$500 - 700
Realised Price:

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Category:

Tribal

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.