Item X 32269 Suspension hook. Iatmul. Kaminimbit, Middle Sepik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. pre 1920

Summary

The sawfish is a marine fish which breeds in fresh water. It is found a long way up the Sepik River, and is associated with the Abelan clan of Kamininbit village. Food and other items are hung from the hook as storage.

Physical Description

Household suspension hook in the form of a sawfish.