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Papua New Guinea Axe

Papau New Guinea Sentani Mounted Nephrite Axe, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Large and exceptional vintage tribal carved green jade/nephrite axe from Sentani, Papau New Guinea
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

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Papua New Guinea Stone Axe Mounted on a Custom Base
Located in New York, NY
Stone axehead from Papua New Guinea mounted on a custom black steel base.
Category

Late 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Stone, Metal

19th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Stone Celt 'Currency Axe'
Located in New York, NY
) identifies the stone as originating from Misima Island in Southeast Papua New Guinea. Comes with custom
Category

Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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