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Old pig-killing pick from the Highlands of New Guinea. Also used as a weapon of war. Provenance: John and Marcia Friede's Jolika Collection.

Oude Pig killing pick uit de Hooglanden van Nieuw Guinea. Ook als oorlogswapen gebruikt. Provenance: John en Marcia Friede's Jolika collectie.

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Papua New Guinea

Mid 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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A single wooden pig killing pick from the Highlands of New Guinea, dating to the mid-20th century, with provenance from a private collection, measuring 85 cm high, 43 cm wide and 4 cm deep, in good condition and authentic/original with no stand included.

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A single wooden pig killing pick from the Highlands of New Guinea, dating to the mid-20th century, with provenance from a private collection, measuring 85 cm high, 43 cm wide and 4 cm deep, in good condition and authentic/original with no stand included.

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