New Guinea Basket Hooks


Cult Hook,
Sepik River,
Wood, fibers,
Natural Pigments.

Typically a representation of an ancestor, the hook is suspended from beams inside and under the houses and bilums or plaited bags are hung from the hooks as storage for food or other important items that need to be kept away from rats and children, The power of the spirit is held between the hooks. 29.5" x 4"

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$84.00

 


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Cult Hook, Karawari Village,
Wood, Shell
Natural Pigments.


Cult hooks are kept in the men's house and used for important consultations and influence over success in war, hunting, and cultivation of gardens,
62" x 5 1/2"

Ships Oversize 2


$449.00.


 
Ceremonial Basket Hook,
Middle Sepik River,
Wood,
Natural Pigments.

The hook is suspended from beams inside and under the houses and bilums or plaited bags are hung from the hooks as storage for food or other important items that need to be kept away from rats and children. This basket hook is used for hanging ceremonial items from, 34" x 15.5,
Ships oversize

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$445.00


 
Basket or Haus Hook,
Sepik River,
Wood,
Natural Pigments.

The hook is suspended from beams inside and under the houses and bilums or plaited bags are hung from the hooks as storage for food or other important items that need to be kept away from rats and children, 19" x 5",

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$49.00