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