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Hanging Hook, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Wood Carving, Ancestor Figure, Approx. 67 Cm
A small, intricately crafted hanging hook. These hooks are attached to the logs that form the structure of the huts inside or beneath the house. Bilums (traditional Papuan bags), woven baskets, and other containers holding food, weapons, or traditional currency are hung from them. This helps protect food, fragile items, or sacred objects from pests. Here, the piece depicts a woman ancestor alongside totemic plants and animals such as frogs, centipedes, and a snake. Engraved wood. Single piece sold with a display stand. Approx. 67 x 16 cm / €870, including the base and shipping within Europe.
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