Suspension Hook
| Object Number: | 29-50-338 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | New Guinea Yamanum |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Wood |
| Length: | 73.5 cm |
| Credit Line: | Purchased from Max Boehmig through Emil Roehrig (Barthels Mfg. Co.), 1924 |
| Other Number: | 544 - Other Number |
Description
Conventionalized human figure on crescentic double-hook base, represented as seated in the posture of , but lower legs do not appear. Cowries for eyes. Vertical row of 4 pierced semi-circular projections behind.
Bibliography:
| [Book] Wingert, Paul S. 1953. Art of the South Pacific Islands.. Thames & Hudson. Actual Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: Fig. 25 | View Objects related to this Actual Citation |
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