Lot 115 , Six Sepik River tribal food hooks, various

Papua New Guinea Sepik River, a collection of six carved wooden tribal food hooks, two with male and female ancestor figures; two with ancestor heads and polychrome decoration (one with cowrie shell eyes) and two further hooks painted with masks and linear designs, 145cm (largest)
Estimate £150-250


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Sold for £140