9718. Papua New Guinea Basket Hook Figure

20th Century

Female ancestor figure with flat body, small, pendulous breasts, large head with overhanging brow, wide nose and slightly raised mouth. At the base is a double sided, anchor form hook for suspending food. A few cracks and chips, else intact. 26-3/4 inches H + custon mount.

Exhibited: Oceanic Art, Sheldon Ross Gallery, Birmingham, MI, 1988., ex. Native Man Gallery, MI.

$675

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