A BAHINEMO GARRA, of lenticular form, with protuberant conical eyes between four stylised hooked beaks, painted reddish brown, ochre, white and black

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A BAHINEMO GARRA, of lenticular form, with protuberant conical eyes between four stylised hooked beaks, painted reddish brown, ochre, white and black
1m.04cm. high

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According to Newton (1967) these hooks were the most sacred objects of the Hunstein Mountains tribes. They were carried by men in dances and concealed from women.

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