Lot 5330

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

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A104aw | Live auction | 1078 Lots

Hammer price € 320

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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 auction starts on Wednesday, May 07, 2025 at 10 am (CEST). Lot no. 5001 - 6079. The pre-sale view will take place from April 22 - to April 26 as well as on Friday May 2nd and Monday May 5th in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.