Lot 9216

A Papua New Guinean bone dagger, 1st half of the 20th century

Antique Arms and Armour from all over the world | O101aw | Online auction | 332 Lots

Description

The dagger carved in one piece out of the long bone of a cassowary. With incised geometric ornamentation, part of the blade serrated. Red gemstones glued onto the inner surface. Lavish embellishment made of faux pearls and cassowary feathers. Length 32.5 cm.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

The online auction starts on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 9 am (CET). The pre-sale view will take place from July 2 - 5, 2024 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET).