Bone dagger
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Lot: 64
87th Tribal Art AuctionBone dagger
Papua New Guinea - Sepik
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Günther Filla, Bochum, Germany | H: 8.9 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
cassowary thighbone, dark pigment, carved with geometrical ornaments and human face, swivel head as handle, min. dam., slight traces of usage.
Bone daggers were stuck into a plaited band on the upper arm, they were used as weapon for hunting and for fighting.
