Gorgeous Bright-Coloured Jade Stone Celt – 18th Century, North Coast of New Guinea (Papua) A superb ceremonial jade celt from the north coast of New Guinea, dating from the 18th century. Finely shaped and beautifully polished, the piece displays a strikingly bright green hue with natural translucence and smooth, lustrous surfaces — hallmarks of the finest old jade. Such celts were highly valued prestige items, used in ritual exchange and symbolic ceremonies rather than for practical use. The exceptional craftsmanship and vibrant colour suggest it once belonged to a person of rank or spiritual importance. Origin: North Coast, New Guinea (Papua) Material: Jade stone Date: 18th century Condition: Excellent patina, minor age wear consistent with use Packed with care Sending worldwide Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, expert and author of the book “Papua Blues”, written in Dutch. (Maybe in English next year.)  Published end of October 2024 A book about inside stories, a book that deals with the many encounters with special people in West Papua, the impressive experiences that the author has, about special encounters with men and women who tell him about secret things, about ethnographic objects and initiate him into the rituals and ceremonies. A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums   Google:Papua Blues Koos Knol