A HUNSTEIN MOUNTAINS CULT HOOK

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A HUNSTEIN MOUNTAINS CULT HOOK
Bahinemo

Of oval form flat bottom with cylindrical eyes, two sets of opposing hooks at top and bottom, knob at top, orange, black and white pigment, xxin. (xxcm.) high

Lot Essay

Such objects were carried by men in dances and concealed from women (see Newton, 1967, pp. 18-20).