Description: A practical and ceremonial wood carving from Papua New Guinea. This would be hung from the rafters to protect against evil spirits. Food and other items would be hung from it in baskets or woven bags (Bilums, see separate listing) This would put them out of reach of vermin etc.. Decorated with cowry shells and the feathers of guinea fowl. Length: 30 inches (not including feathers) Width: 7 inches A friend of mine lived in Papua New Guinea in the 80s. He sent me this, and a number of other items (see other listings.) Items will be dispatched as soon as possible, but may be delayed due to disability.Please do not change delivery option to Evri as they are not available in this area. (it’s a 70 mile round trip to the nearest depot) I am having a MASSIVE clear-out. Please check back for newly listed items: Vintage linens Vintage crockery and glassware Pewter Jewellery Tribal artefacts and musical instruments Craftroom clear-out. Books and DVDs Handcrafts
Price: 100 GBP
Location: Llandrindod Wells
End Time: 2024-08-20T15:00:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 36.5 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Wood
Antique: Yes
Original/ Repro: Original
Product: Ornaments
Region of Origin: Oceanian/ Australasian
Unit Quantity: 1
Age: Post-1940
