Suspension hook in the form of a female figure holding a staff in either hand. Her head-dress is in the form of a crocodile's head.

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Provenance

Part of the Paget Collection

Not on display

Title/Description: Suspension hook in the form of a female figure holding a staff in either hand. Her head-dress is in the form of a crocodile's head.

Object Type: Suspension hook

Materials: Wood

Measurements: h 129 x w 28 x d 8.5 cm

Accession Number: 40070

Production Place: Pacific, Papua New Guinea

Credit Line: Bequeathed by Hugh Paget

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