Gulf of Papua spirit board

Tim Simmons · 10th April 2013, 11:50 AM

This is one of three new pieces in transit for my collection. It has yet to arrive. Before people say what has this to do with weapons and war. Read this link, well may take a few moments to down load-

http://www.michaelhamson.com/catalog...son2010_LR.pdf

You will find it has every thing to do with such a hazardous activity as war. The pictures are not good but there are signs of hope. It appears to have been largely carved with a stone adze on the front, judging by the scalloped cut marks. Also as mentioned in the link the prominent nose could indicate that there may be some age to the board. 110cm in length. I will add better pictures if it turns out to be worth the trouble.

10th April 2013, 11:50 AM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Gulf of Papua spirit board This is one of three new pieces in transit for my collection. It has yet to arrive. Before people say what has this to do with weapons and war. Read this link, well may take a few moments to down load- http://www.michaelhamson.com/catalog...son2010_LR.pdf You will find it has every thing to do with such a hazardous activity as war. The pictures are not good but there are signs of hope. It appears to have been largely carved with a stone adze on the front, judging by the scalloped cut marks. Also as mentioned in the link the prominent nose could indicate that there may be some age to the board. 110cm in length. I will add better pictures if it turns out to be worth the trouble. Attached Images