Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas | Antiquities - 20th February 2024
Lot 302
A Middle Sepik River suspension hook figure
Estimate £2,500 - £3,000
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Description
A Middle Sepik River suspension hook figure
Papua New Guinea
standing and holding the long nose, with carved crescent scarifications to the side of the face, the back with a carved bird for suspension, the hook with a carved mask to each side,
77.5cm high.
Provenance
Ian Auld, London.
The van Raalte Collection, UK.