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Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance
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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.
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Patina and wear. Some loose strand of the rattan weaves on the ax as shown. The connection between the shaft and head is not very tight due to that.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU945023431842
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