Extremely Large and Heavy Green Celt from Ormu Village, West Papua An impressive and exceptionally large stone celt from the area of Ormu village on the north coast of West Papua. Celts of this type were highly valued objects and belonged to a traditional system of wealth and exchange. Rather than functioning simply as practical tools, important examples could circulate between families and subclans and were used in significant transactions, exchanges and customary obligations. Their value was connected not only with the quality and rarity of the stone, but also with their history of ownership and circulation. This particular example is remarkable for its exceptional size and considerable weight. Such substantial pieces would have represented considerable wealth and prestige. The carefully worked form and polished green stone give the celt a powerful and monumental appearance. Origin: Ormu village area, north coast of West Papua, Indonesia Function: Traditional wealth object used in important exchanges and transactions between subclans A particularly impressive example of the traditional stone valuables of the north coast of West Papua, distinguished by its exceptional dimensions, weight and beautiful green nephrite. Will be packed w care and sent worldwide ADRIAAN VAN DIS besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘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.