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A rare Papua New Guinea ceremonial axe, mount Hagen region,…
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Melbourne
Date:
28-Aug-2022
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A rare Papua New Guinea ceremonial axe, mount Hagen region, Southern Highlands, late 19th century, the hand shaped polished grey stone blade, with intricately plaited rattan binding and an axe head shaped counterweight at the opposing end, tapering wood handle, 65 x 60 cm. Other Notes: These axes were very highly prized possessions, often taking up to six months to complete and polish the stone with an equal amount of time spent on the fine rattan cane-work used in lashing the blade and counter weight. These were intended primarily for ceremonial dances, but were also used for barter and marriage gifts.
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