Sago peg, tapak, Abelam/Wosera people, East Sepik Province, Papua New GuineaSago pegs are used to secure a screen mesh during the preparation of sago flour. This example depicts a Janus-faced ancestor with a twinned bird crest. There is evidence of old insect damage on the back side. It measures 18.25 by 2.5 inches (46.3 by 6.4 cm) and comes on a custom base.Ex private collection, New Jersey; ex Michael HamsonFree shipping in the Continental US