Papua New Guinea

Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea

Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea
Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea
Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea
Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea
Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea
Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea
Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea
Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea
Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea
Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea
Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea
Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea

Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea
Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles. Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea. DESCRIPTION Original antique primitive set of four native arrows from Papua New Guinea. Cut from bamboo and black palm wood these intricately decorated arrows are all tipped with Cassowary bone heads.

Bound using traditional blood and ash binding these hollow tipped arrows were used in both hunting and warfare. Dating to the first quarter of the 20th century this collection was acquired in New Guinea from natives in the 1970's by the previous owner.

This was part of a collection from the estate of Dr Dan Shaw, CA. Dan Shaw, an American missionary-linguist-anthropologist who lived with the Samo people from 1970 until 1982, learned their language and did translation work. Dan was initiated as a Samo brother in 1973. A great addition to your home decor, original weapon collection or the perfect gift for the native tribal collection. MEASUREMENTS Arrows range from 52" long 52.75", 53" and 53.5" and weighs 5oz.

CONDITION In good working condition with wear throughout (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description). Yesteryear Essentials is a local, independent family run antiques store in Los Angeles, CA.

It was established in 2011 by me (Pearse) and my wife (Sinead). Whether you are looking to enhance your home decor or are an avid collector, we try to have something wonderful in stock for everyone. The item "Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea" is in sale since Monday, April 1, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Pacific Islands". The seller is "pearsefee" and is located in Los Angeles, California.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Papua New Guinea
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available


Antique Four Set of Cassowary Bone Head Hunting Tipped Arrows Papua New Guinea