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A Lake Sentani food hook

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Lake Sentani, Irian Jaya, early 20th century, the carved wood suspension hook with raised abstract designs typical of Lake sentani on either side of the lower part of the hook, with pointed hook on each side, the top with large hole for suspension, smooth, dark patina, mounted on a custom bronze base. Ht. 13 1/4, wd/ 4 3/4 in. Provenance: Private collection, Santa Fe, NM; Tom Hurst, U.K.

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A Lake Sentani food hook

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Estimate $800-$1,200Apr 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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Native American PreColumbian Tribal, Fine Art

Apr 02, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Santa Fe, NM, United States

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