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Two Papa New Guinea Ceremonial Clubs with Blades, with a thin…
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Two Papa New Guinea Ceremonial Clubs with Blades, with a thin and finely worked stone blade, and intricately plaited rattan casing. These Mount Hagen axes have from first outside contact seemed to serve primarily as prestige objects of great value. They were used not only in regular trade and exchange situations, but also as marriage gifts or a part of the bride price. They were also worn or carried in certain ceremonial situations. Small chip damage to one of the blades. Eastern Highlands Papua New Guinea. max Length 80 cm H55 cm.
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