Lot Essay
Some of the hooks in the design of this unusual carving represent cassowary bone daggers, yena, others stylised bird beaks
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an abelam cult figure
Several paired hooks about the body, large arched headdress, pierced twice at the back for attachment, painted ochre, reddish brown, black and white, minor chips
190cm. high
Several paired hooks about the body, large arched headdress, pierced twice at the back for attachment, painted ochre, reddish brown, black and white, minor chips
190cm. high