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Set of 5 Tribal Art Knives from Papua New Guinea

$4,447.93per item
£3,316.13per item
€3,750per item
CA$6,108.57per item
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SEK 43,000.39per item
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An exceptional set of Tribal Knives from Papua New Guinea,Sepik Region, made of Bone and carved with typical Sepik decorations, great patina and color of the Bone, very decorative items, mounted on a metal stand, 37, 39, 36 ,36 , 31 cm of height and 6 cm wide and 6 cm deep
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 2.37 in (6 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bone,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Schellebelle, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1956343571352

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