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Papua New Guinea Ceremonial War Axe
Item Details
A Papua New Guinea ceremonial or fighting Axe from the Southern Highlands Tungei people of Papua New Guinea with a polished stone blade to one side and a decorative cane body mounted on a tapered wood handle.These stone axes were originally made and used as trade items or for ceremonial dances. A picture of this style of axe appears on the two Kina bank notes from Papua New Guinea.
Condition
- small chips to the edge with soiling and wear to the wicker head piece
Dimensions
29.0" W x 25.0" H x 1.5" D
- overall actual dimensions of the axe
Item #
16CIN481-131
