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I recently came across a number Papuan artifacts. Out of the whole lot two pieces are good. There were some splendid arrows but had been cut down and damaged. This came with a fine bow from a chap who's father was an aircraft engineer in the 50s and 60s working in the region. Okay it is not antique but it is the real deal. The work is very fine the grinding of the stone and woven grass is really rather special. It is also enormous 63cm across the top 59cm from the halft tip to top. I have taken the picture with the flash on so it is rather shiny, that is my foot in the picture. Real antique pieces from the highland interior must be rather rare. Better pics tomorrow the bow will be ready to show as well.
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Nice axe, Tim
I like the spike handle. All the better to stick it into the thatching or the ground, I'd guess? F |
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There is a right way to do things
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Hi Tim, Hhow thick is the blade?
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The thickest part is 15mm. I also got an adze but it is all mucked up with glue by the original collector. The best thing I can do really is just get the stone out with some acetone and keep that.
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The stone could be older and remounted when needed.
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