Axe Called Tigo - Papua New Guinea - Late 19th - Early 20th Century flag

Axe Called Tigo - Papua New Guinea - Late 19th - Early 20th Century

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"Axe Called Tigo - Papua New Guinea - Late 19th - Early 20th Century"
Axe called Tigo
Wuvulu-Aua culture, Bismark archipelago, Papua New Guinea
Late 19th - early 20th century
Wood and tortoise bone
Length: 50 cm; Length: 18 cm

Short, cylindrical wooden handle with a turtle bone blade cut in a half-crescent shape on the distal part.

This particular tool is characteristic of Wuvulu Island and was used to dig dugout canoes. Two complementary uses are reported: the first by Kevin Conru, who used it as a spatula for taro dishes; the second by R. & M. Force, for whom the axe was used to cut breadfruit.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref. : 5124
Price: 220 €
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Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Bone

Reference: 1422744
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