Lot 22 - A vintage ceremonial axe handle of carved wood with with woven plant fibres decorating the body of the handle, attributed to a maker from the Mt Hagen, Jimni Valley, West Highland region of PNG

Worn on special occasions or used as a form of currency, a stone axe head would be fitted to the end opposite the wide fan-shaped end

Accompanied by the packaging in which the work was shipped to Australia from Mt Trinity Teacher's College, Mt Hagen in November 1970

Dimensions of handle approximately

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