Iatmul Carved Food Hook, 'Samban', Middle Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, Early 20th Century

Lot #188 - Iatmul Carved Food Hook, 'Samban', Middle Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, Early 20th Century

Auction House:

Shapiro Auctions
Sale Name:

20.21C Art and Design
Sale Date:

31 Jul 2018 ~ 6pm (AEST)
Lot #:

188
Lot Description:

Iatmul Carved Food Hook, 'Samban', Middle Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, Early 20th Century
wood with natural pigments and shells, carved as a male ancestor standing on a hook
height 50 cm
Provenance:

Ex Private Collection New York, deaccessioned from the Connecticut Museum
Notes:

Iatmul suspension hooks have both utilitarian and ceremonial functions. Suspended from the rafters by a cord, they are used to safeguard food, clothing, and other items, which are placed in baskets or string bags. Most hooks are adorned with representations of ancestral spirits and totemic animals associated with the owner's clan'. Metropolitan Museum of Art, WEB, nd
Estimate:

A$1,500 - 2,500
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.