Mount Hagen ceremonial axe.

Tim Simmons · 23rd July 2007, 08:51 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.

23rd July 2007, 08:51 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,806	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.