Asmat - Papua New Guinea

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One Asmat stone axe head mounted in wood with a rattan shaft, originating from Papua New Guinea, dating to the mid-20th century, measuring 49 cm high, 33 cm wide and 5 cm deep, in excellent condition and sold without a stand.

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Asmat stone axe (hatchet) set in wood with rattan handle. In beautiful condition. The stone is also of very good quality. Collected in the 1960s by Jac Hoogerbrugge.

Asmat stone axe (hatchet) set in wood with rattan handle. In beautiful condition. The stone is also of very good quality. Collected in the 1960s by Jac Hoogerbrugge.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Asmat
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Stone
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
49 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
5 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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