£120
An Oceanic stone axe, Papua New Guinea, first half 20th c, the greenstone axe head secured by tightly bound fibres to the cleft in the forked wood haft, 34cm, 50cm
Provenance: Acquired at Lae sometime prior to 1964; thence by descent to the present vendor
Sharp tip of stone slightly chipped, much old accretion of dirt and grime, minor shrinkage crack in head of wood, not cleaned or restored; not hitherto offered for sale
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.80% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
30.6% inc VAT*
