Hook Item Number: Ie456 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden yipwon (hook figure). A relatively flat long wood piece with a diamond-shaped knob at one end and four prong-like protrusions at the other end. Carved with a face underneath the end with the four prong-like protrusions. Seven holes carved out along the length of the wood piece.
Item History
- Made in East Sepik, Papua New Guinea ?
- Owned by Alan F. Pierce before October 30, 1981
- Received from Alan F. Pierce (Donor) on October 30, 1981
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Alan F. Pierce
- Received from
- Alan F. Pierce (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- East Sepik, Papua New Guinea ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 30, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on October 30, 1981
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0720/0026