ETHNOGRAPHIC ART AND ARTEFACTS
Friday, 20 - Monday, 30 September 2024
A PNG gogodala tonaga ceremonial basket hook,
Realised: $100 plus premium
Current Bid $100 (21 bids, reserve met)
Bidding for this lot has now closed
This lot is now closed 30 Sep 7:18 PM (NZST)
Buyer premium and GST is additional to your bid.
All bids are subject to our buyer terms and conditions
Lot Details
soft wood with dual heads, one with a hornbill head (missing tip of the beak) and Suli the python devouring a clan ancestor at the other end. During ceremonies a vessel of kava is suspended from this hook. In every day it can be use as well for smoking food over fire. L.1460mm W.170mm.
