19th Century Heavy Stone Celt – Cyclops Mountains, North Papua Impressive and unusually long stone celt originating from the Cyclops Mountains, North Papua. This example stands out for its exceptional weight and elongated proportions. Celts of this mass are rarely encountered. The powerful shaping and balanced form indicate not only functional use but also status and value. In the Cyclops region such heavy celts were highly prized and functioned as important barter objects within local exchange networks. Ownership reflected wealth and prestige. A strong and authentic example of Papuan stone technology, with clear age and character. Provenance: old European collection. Material: stone. Condition: consistent with age and traditional use. We pack with care, sending all over the world for 35 years already A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums 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