Three Composite Fish Hooks, Moro Bey Province, Papua New Guinea
Lot 3Y
Three Composite Fish Hooks, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Sold for US$ 1,500 inc. premium
Auction Details
Lot Details
Three Composite Fish Hooks, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
lengths 4-5in (10.5-12.5cm)
two composed of bone, turtle (Chelonia mydas) shell, and cordage, one of bone and cordage; fine aged surface indicative of use.

Provenance:
Private American Collection

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  • Description should read "Morobe Province"
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