An exceptional ancient jade stone celt from the Sentani region of West Papua, field collected during the 1990s. These highly valued ceremonial objects were traditionally used as bride price and played an important role in social exchange, prestige, and clan relationships. Carved from hard green jade stone and beautifully polished through generations of handling, this celt carries a strong presence and remarkable patina. Such objects were treasured heirlooms, often passed down within families and only exchanged during important ceremonial events, especially marriage negotiations. Authentic Sentani jade celts are increasingly difficult to find, particularly examples with documented field collection history from earlier decades. This piece reflects the rich cultural traditions of the Sentani people and stands as both an ethnographic treasure and a powerful sculptural object. A rare collector’s piece with deep cultural significance from one of the most fascinating artistic regions of West Papua. We pack securely sending worldwide Alongside my passion for these unique cultural objects, I recently published my book ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam ‘ in which I describe personal encounters and experiences in Papua. Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, NIEUWSTE BOEK VAN KOOS KNOL ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’ Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye. Prijs: €22,95 Gesigneerd exemplaar Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten. Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij. Google: Papua Blues en Ik droomde dat je kwam ( Uitgeverij Noordboek in Gorredijk. Adriaan van Dis besprak p 16 mei 2026 mijn beide boeken in zijn podcast: ‘Van Dis ongefilterd’ hier is de link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2S6FzbhX3Ipj5GOMTxfAVA?si=yT5wM4QOTPu_HcL6Mb9aJA