"Dagger - Abelam Culture, Sepik, Papua New Guinea - First Half Of The 20th Century"
DAGGERAbelam culture, Sepik, Papua New Guinea
First half of the 20th century
Cassowary bone and pigments
H.: 37.5 ; L.: 7 ; Thickness: 5 cm
Dagger carved from the femur of a cassowary in a long, pointed shape. The head is stylised on both sides to form the profile of a cassowary.
The front is engraved with stylised motifs in cartouches.
ID : 3713
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