Mount Hagen ceremonial axe.

Tim Simmons · 25th July 2007, 07:26 AM

It may be a polyvinyl wood glue? which is solvent resistant. Would be a good trade item like powder paints for body decoration, going to a big singsing. Traditional weapon construction and use getting a modern help. I will poke the stuff about and get some pictures up latter. This link is very interesting. Could be an organic glue? The Mount Hagen peoples world changed rapidly but the traditional weapon and fighting methords would not change over night.
http://www.omnexus4adhesives.com/adh...als.aspx?id=49

25th July 2007, 07:26 AM	#9
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	It may be a polyvinyl wood glue? which is solvent resistant. Would be a good trade item like powder paints for body decoration, going to a big singsing. Traditional weapon construction and use getting a modern help. I will poke the stuff about and get some pictures up latter. This link is very interesting. Could be an organic glue? The Mount Hagen peoples world changed rapidly but the traditional weapon and fighting methords would not change over night. http://www.omnexus4adhesives.com/adh...als.aspx?id=49