Figural suspension hook ·  Papua New Guinea, Iatmul · ID: 3032501

Description

wood, dark brown patina, in shape of a standing female figure, thorn-like hooks, carved eyelet backside for suspension, slightly dam., cracks, paint rubbed off

The object Figural suspension hook with the object ID 3032501 was part of the auction 68th tribal art auction on March 3, 2012. The object with the lot number 26 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,500 with an asking price of EUR 1,200.

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Comparing literature

Meyer, Anthony J.P., Ozeanische Kunst, Vol. I, Köln 1995, ill. 242