A NEW GUINEA LARGE AXE, the head bound with rattan to retain the flared stone blade; and an adze, the handle in two sections bound with rattan to retain the clam shell blade (broken) | Christie's

Sale 6788

Tribal Art

London, South Kensington

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21 March 1995

Browse Sale

Lot 51

A NEW GUINEA LARGE AXE, the head bound with rattan to retain the flared stone blade; and an adze, the handle in two sections bound with rattan to retain the clam shell blade (broken)

Price realised

GBP 45

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 400

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A NEW GUINEA LARGE AXE, the head bound with rattan to retain the flared stone blade; and an adze, the handle in two sections bound with rattan to retain the clam shell blade (broken)
67cm. and 47cm. long (2)
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