Cult Hook Female Wooden Carved Figure 34” Tall Sepik River Papua New Guinea

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Papua New Guinea Cult Hook Wooden Carved Female Figure 34” Tall Papua New Guinea Cult Hook Female Museum Quality Woman Carved Figure 34” Tall Offered for bid is an authentic Cult Hook wood carving from the jungles of New Guinea. The carving was acquired through trade during travels to remote villages in the jungles of New Guinea along the Sepic and Kalahari rivers in 1984. The cult hook was used to hang and dry meat and fish, keeping food off the ground, and also hanging shrunken heads. This item is a unique tribal artifact from the indigenous people of New Guinea. The Cult Hook is a carved figure of a female, with long hair, inlaid shells, and is of museum quality. It has been carefully displayed in the owner’s personal collection of tribal artifacts. It is adorned with a beaded necklace with claws, and ornaments and clothing of knotted string. The Cult Hook measures approximately 34" tall 13" wide. The cult hook is carved from a single piece of wood, and is painted or stained with light, dark and reddish colors. Please examine the photos, and ask any questions. A Certificate of Authenticity (COA), signed by the Owner, will accompany this item. Free local pickup in Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada! About the Owner: Dean Otteson. Mr. Otteson is an accomplished professional wood carver, carving instructor, and educator. In the 1980s he traveled to remote spots on the globe, in search of unique carvings for his thriving retail business. Offered for sale are items from his personal collection of unique tribal and primitive wood carvings. A photo of Mr. Otteson with indigenous villagers accompanies this listing.

Price: 399 USD

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

End Time: 2024-08-28T03:13:58.000Z

Shipping Cost: 50 USD