Dagger from Borneo

[corrado26]

yes, you are right, I wrote Borneo because I didn't know the English name of P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea?)
corrado26

[Robert]

I found this dagger in the fotos at an auction.

Hello corrado26, Are you saying that this is currently in the process of being auctioned or that the auction has already ended?

Best,
robert

[Ian]

Carrado26:

This is an Asmat bone dagger from Indonesian West Papua. I cannot be sure from the picture, but it seems to have been made from the leg bone of a Cassowary, a large flightless bird of the region. These were largely talismanic or used for ceremonial purposes rather than as tools.

Please let Robert know if this item is still being offered for sale.

Ian.

[corrado26]

Originally Posted by Ian

have been made from the leg bone of a Cassowary, a large flightless bird of the region.

Yes, I know this and had it written in my post.
corrado26

[Robert]

The posting of items in the process of being sold is against forum policy. Because it has been found that the item being discussed here is currently being sold at auction this thread will now be closed.

Robert

[corrado26]

Robert:

Are you saying that this is currently in the process of being auctioned or that the auction has already ended?

you got a p.m.