Sepik Bilum Hook with Bat Head and Cowrie Eyes

A Bilum hook, in open fretwork form, weathered appearance,…
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A Bilum hook, in open fretwork form, weathered appearance, fruit bat head to base and cowrie shell eyes, middle Sepik region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 106 cm

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