Fine early Mt. Hagen ceremonial axe, highlands, Papua New Gu...

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Fine early Mt. Hagen ceremonial axe, highlands, Papua New Guinea. Carved hardwood with stone blade attached by natural fibres. This stone axe comes from Mount Hagen area, a high plateau in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea. It is a ceremonial axe, a type of axe used mainly as a show of wealth and used at important rituals. Approx L77cm. PROVENANCE John Magers Collection, Sydney.

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Auction Date: 18th Mar 2023 at 6pm

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