Description:
Hunstein Mountains Garra Cult Hook, Middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century, with four sharply pointed hooks, with central rounded projection with small hole, painted allover in brown with small spots, mounted on a metal stand, (minor wood loss),ht. 21 in.
Provenance: Michael Hamson Oceanic Art, Palos Verdes Estates, California; Jacaranda Gallery, New York City,
Estimate $1,500-2,500
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Keywords
Hunstein, Middle Sepik, New York City, Papua New GuineaAmerican Indian & Tribal Art
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