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* MOUTH OF THE RAMU RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA,
An old flat lan…
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61
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* MOUTH OF THE RAMU RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA,
An old flat lan…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
* MOUTH OF THE RAMU RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA,
An old flat lanceolate hardwood headbreaker with a beautiful dark patina from use. It is sword-shaped, decorated with carvings of two faces and engraved with various motifs. This weapon was used by women to defend themselves and take revenge on men during disagreements of various kinds.
Length 129.5 cm
Publication: "Sépik", Musée du Quai Branly 2015. Page 309. Editions Skira
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