Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor

A RARE PAPUA NEW GUINEA STONE AXE

This auction ended on May 27, 2017.

Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $200

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $175

Description

A variant of the Mount Hagen type, the deep gray stone head finely hand-ground, bound to the naturally-tapering wooden branch haft with decorated fiber. With excellent patina. Beginning of the 20th century. Overall length 32 cm. Condition II