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A NEW BRITAIN AXE AND A PAPUAN GULF DRUM
The axe with flared metal blade, the large flared panel below the grip carved in relief on each side with stylised ornament on a whitened ground, dark glossy patina; the drum of hourglass form, two masks carved in relief within scrolling and zigzag ornament, painted black, white and red
129cm. and 68cm. high (2)
The axe with flared metal blade, the large flared panel below the grip carved in relief on each side with stylised ornament on a whitened ground, dark glossy patina; the drum of hourglass form, two masks carved in relief within scrolling and zigzag ornament, painted black, white and red
129cm. and 68cm. high (2)
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.
Sale room notice
Please note that the estimateof this lot should read:
NLG 1,800 - 2,200
NLG 1,800 - 2,200