Sunday, August 21, 2022
LOT #438

Papua New Guinea Yiman Yipwon Hook Figure

Karawari River, East Sepik Region, Arambak style, carving of side profile of a human face having carved ears, concentric hooks running up the center and integral foot

Estimate: $500 - $750

Hammer Price: $450

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Height: 79 1/2 inches, Width: 2 3/4 inches, Depth: 7 inches

Condition: Good, light wear; some points broken on headdress and down the front serrated hook, cracks, chips, nicks

Disclaimers: please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Shipping: Quote Shipping

Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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