Lot Essay
From the Dani people of the Papua New Guinea Highlands. A similar example appeared in the Peter Hallinan sale (Sotheby's London, 1992, lot 9).
Details
A BALIM VALLEY AXE HANDLE
Tapering cylindrical handle expanding to rounded end with tongue shaped black stone blade.
31 1/4in. (79.4cm.) long
Tapering cylindrical handle expanding to rounded end with tongue shaped black stone blade.
31 1/4in. (79.4cm.) long