This is a hand carved wooden suspension net bag hook standing female ancestor with elongated features and cowrie shell inset eyes. This piece is from the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. Each side shows carved alligators or crocodiles. The bottom of this shows a carved face or mask. These were used in traditional Sepik River homes and ceremonial spirit houses to hang net bags of food and personal items high up off the ground away from pests. There is a crack on the backside of her head but it does not go all the way through. Please see the included photos. Measures approximately 22" from top to bottom and 5 1/2" across the middle.