Description: ENGRAVED BONE DAGGER (very old)Upper Sepik River, Papua New Guinea This very old dagger is engraved with fine curvilinear designs, exactly like found on their carvings, or painted bark panels. The designs relate to water and wind, and hence the basis of life on earth. Used principally in fighting, at close quarters, but also can be worn by a warrior ceremonially in an armband. At this time it is decorated with tassles, shells or feathers. Size: 31.5 cm (length) 5 cm (width) Weight: 183 grams For international shipping quotes please email or leave a message
Price: 740 AUD
Location: Randwick, NSW
End Time: 2024-11-28T09:44:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.59 AUD
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Restocking fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Provenance: Private Sydney Collection
Product Type: Knives
Era: 20th Century
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: bone
Region of Origin: Pacific Islands & Oceania
