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254 - Pair of cassowary bone daggers Papua New Guinea Finely engra…
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Estimate €100 - €200
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Pair of cassowary bone daggers Papua New Guinea Finely engraved cassowary bone. Size: 35 cm. Provenance: Former Guy Seghers collection (Belgium). Collected in Papua New Guinea between the Guinea between 1970 and 1980 during scientific missions linked to the Leopold III Biological Station on Laing Island. Leopold III Biological Station on Laing Island. Archives and period photographs preserved. Estimate: €100 - €200 A rare pair of cassowary bone daggers with engraved decoration. One features a stylised face while the other features a rich repertoire of curvilinear motifs. Objects of prestige and these ceremonial weapons bear witness to the remarkable skills of Papuan sculptors. sculptors.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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