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Two Oceanic ceremonial weapons from PNG highlands circa 20th century. It consists of two pieces. The first is an ax …
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Two Oceanic ceremonial weapons from PNG highlands circa 20th century. It consists of two pieces. The first is an ax with a wood shaft and a flat elongated head wrapped in finely woven rattan sheath with geometrical patterns Size: 25 1/2''L, 20''W. The second one is a digger with a long wood shaft with carved and polychromed decoration and a sharp bone tip. Size: 30” L, 12 ½” W.
Provenance: Ex Collection Emory University 1986.20.235 and 1986.20.11. Each with small paper label as shown.
For similar piece from PNG, see pictures of the reference pages.
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- Dimensions
- 20ʺW × 6ʺD × 30ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Tribal
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Papua New Guinea
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Rattan
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chrome
- Condition Notes
- General wear consistent with age and use. General wear consistent with age and use. less
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