Wooden hook - Babrongko village Sentani - West Papua (No reserve price)

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Wooden hooks from Babrongko village, Sentani in West Papua, serve as practical tools possibly used in fishing or daily household tasks, reflecting indigenous craftsmanship. Sentani communities are known for their woodcarving traditions, often incorporating symbolic motifs derived from nature, mythology, or ancestral heritage. Such hooks blend function and artistic expression, exemplifying the close relationship between Papua's indigenous peoples and their natural environment. The craftsmanship reveals regional styles and cultural significance embedded in everyday artifacts of West Papua.

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