This beautiful old lime spatula was collected by Methodist Missionaries in New Guinea prior to 1953 when they returned to Australia. The spatula has a pair of figures stood atop a long shaft with three longitudinal ridges which then steps down onto the carved blade section. There is some red fibre tied to the top of the figures heads which may have been natively applied or used for suspension after being collected. It measures 51cm in length and is in excellent condition. Registered Post within Australia will cost $11.15AU. Standard Tracked Airmail to the US will be $29.00AU and anywhere in Europe $34.40AU
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Very unusual carving - Never seen another one like it.
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The bulging forehead, big nose and large ears is commonly associated with the Pygmies. It is worn during royal ceremonies and initiation rites and symbolically speaks for the common man.
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Fine old antique Australian Aboriginal tribal art carved hardwood Queensland throwing club.
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This rare old dance rattle was collected by Methodist Missionaries in New Guinea prior to 1953 when they returned to Australia. Made from several seed pods that have been split and bound with native fibres. The top has a label that reads Rattle or dancing costume. It measures 6cm in height plus label. Registered Post within Australia will cost $11.15AU. Standard Tracked Airmail to the US will be $22.30AU and anywhere in Europe $27.50AU
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Ethnographic antique.
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Top Quality Lega Mask From Congo Any question or comment feel free to contact me Michael
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