Small flat hanging hook with crocodile motif,... Lot 40026

Small flat hanging hook with crocodile motif, Sepik, Papua New Guinea, carved wood and dark stained, with remains of red pigment, the upper end designed as a stylized crocodile head, l 34 cm, one side with repaired crack; with uninterpreted wooden holder, composed of 2 parts, l 32.5 cm, from an old private collection, collection period 1950 - 1970, 4428 - 0085