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Papau New Guinea Sentani Mounted Nephrite Axe, Early 20th Century

$1,083.38
£800
€937.57
CA$1,494.03
A$1,678.47
CHF 877
MX$20,486.53
NOK 11,135.39
SEK 10,481.62
DKK 6,996.53

About the Item

Large and exceptional vintage tribal carved green jade/nephrite axe from Sentani, Papau New Guinea. The Axe is mounted in a custom made bronze base and is not marked. In good condition but with a few minor surface and edge marks. Dates from the first half of the 20th century Provenance: Ex Jan Van Den Abbeel, Gent (artist) collection; acquired in Amsterdan in 1965. Sentani, Papau New Guinea.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In good condition but with a few minor surface and edge marks.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CW0161stDibs: LU1328216122451

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