2 Abelam Double Pronged Daggers with Claw Terminals – tc75

Category: Weapons

Maprik Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

A pair of Abelam cassowary bone daggers. Most likely ornamental objects as opposed to weapons due to the fragile nature of the “blades”. Both with claw-like terminals, and double pronged blades. One is considerably more refined than the other with decorative incised linear motif, and stylised bird heads adorning the claw, while the other has a small section of motif just below the claw. Smooth dark handling patina; in excellent condition. Custom mounted. Mid 20th Century.

Lengths: 23 & 28 cm or 9 & 11 inches.
Price: $900.00 AUD

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Fine Tami Island Figural Food Scoop – tc74

Category: Utilitarian Objects

Tami Island, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

A fine and extremely well used old Tami Island food scoop. The stem bearing a classic ancestral Tami oblong face with pointed chin and exaggerated ears which wrap around the top of the scoop. The handle terminating in a stylised avian figure which once appeared to be surmounted by a second figure; that has vanished long ago. All over dark glossy patina from extensive use. Custom mounted. Circa Mid 19th Century. In overall excellent condition.

Height: 39 cm or 15.5 inches
Price:SOLD

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