A beautiful Garra Hook, Hunstein Mountains, Upper Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea. This took pride of place at the entrance to Robin's apartment and was a highly valued item in her private collection. Acquired late 1970's on a Sepik River buying trip.

Estimate $800

Original Sale was for $950 at Auction however the hook was damaged in transport. Photos of transport damage can be supplied on request.

1m long x 15cm wide

This piece comes from the Robin Leahy Private Collection and is located in Sydney, Australia.

All prices have been estimated by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers in Sydney, Australia.

To enquire about this item, please email me directly at amandacookartist@gmail.com to arrange shipping and payment.

Provinance:

Robin Leahy (1942 – 2025) moved to Port Moresby in 1966 setting out on her own as an adventurer eager to embrace life in Papua New Guinea and explore its arts and culture. In 1970 she married pilot Richard Leahy and together they travelled extensively across PNG collecting art—one of Robin's greatest passions. This love of travelling for artefacts led to her opening her first shop in Lae, The Melanesian Arts Centre, in the mid-1970s, where her collection and reputation as a respected artefact dealer grew. After moving to Sydney Robin served as the long-term Secretary of the Oceanic Art Society.