Mount Hagen ceremonial axe.

Tim Simmons · 23rd July 2007, 09:51 PM

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.

fearn · 24th July 2007, 05:58 AM

Nice axe, Tim

I like the spike handle. All the better to stick it into the thatching or the ground, I'd guess?

F

Tim Simmons · 24th July 2007, 07:41 PM

There is a right way to do things

. The weaving wraps the whole thing seamlessly. The stone has a fine finish.

Flavio · 24th July 2007, 08:12 PM

Hi Tim, Hhow thick is the blade?

Tim Simmons · 24th July 2007, 08:31 PM

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.

Tim Simmons · 24th July 2007, 09:00 PM

The stone could be older and remounted when needed.

23rd July 2007, 09:51 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Mount Hagen ceremonial axe. 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.

24th July 2007, 07:41 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	some daylight pics There is a right way to do things . The weaving wraps the whole thing seamlessly. The stone has a fine finish.

24th July 2007, 05:58 AM	#2
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Nice axe, Tim I like the spike handle. All the better to stick it into the thatching or the ground, I'd guess? F

24th July 2007, 08:12 PM	#4
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Hi Tim, Hhow thick is the blade?

24th July 2007, 08:31 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	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.

24th July 2007, 09:00 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	The stone could be older and remounted when needed.