DAGGER

Abelam culture, Sepik, Papua New Guinea

First half of the 20th century

Cassowary bones and pigments

H.: 37.5; L.: 7; Thickness: 5 cm

Dagger carved in a cassowary femur in a slender manner and finished in a point. The head is stylized on both sides so as to form the profile of a cassowary.

The front part is engraved with stylized motifs included in cartouches.

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