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Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Painted Wood Food Hook

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Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Painted Wood Food Hook

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**Originally Listed At $700**

Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. An exemplary carved-wood figural "food hook" with an expressive face featured as a top finial. The lovely implement is intricately painted in vibrant hues of creamy white and salmon pink in elaborate abstract designs on a dark brown base. Capped with a hemispherical, double-tiered headdress, the expressive visage displays white shell-inlay eyes under a straight brow, a pointed nose with a raised nasal bridge, and thick lips, all flanked by a pair of elongated ears. This two-pronged hook with an eye-like design in the center calls to mind the ceremonial items of the yam festivals for which this area is known. Elaborate hooks like this one were used to preserve food, both by hanging them and by calling upon the spirit they believe is within them to slow spoilage. Size: 4.5" W x 31.75" H (11.4 cm x 80.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-Mac Laren Markowitz Gallery, Boulder, Colorado, USA

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Condition

Missing one eye. Two metal screws with metal wire on back for suspension. Expected nicks/chips and surface fissures commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, excellent with nice patina and impressive remaining pigments.

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Name: Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Painted Wood Food Hook
SKU: 119708238
Price: 350 USD
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