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20th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Old Gra Cult Hook

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20th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Old Gra Cult Hook

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Description

Papua New Guinea, Upper Sepik Region, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A striking hand-carved wooden representation of the spirit of Gra. Made from a single piece of wood, it shows a face with bulging eyes trapped between three downward curving hooks and three upward curving hooks. The wood surface is dark from age, with clear signs of use. Size: 8.3" W x 24.3" H (21.1 cm x 61.7 cm)

A carving like this is used during male initiation ceremonies; the spirit of Gra is held between the hooks that extend from top and bottom.

Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970.

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Condition

Dark aged wood patina and some encrustation to wood.

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20th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Old Gra Cult Hook

Name: 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Old Gra Cult Hook
SKU: 50116643
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $900

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