Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Dagger Rat Tooth Carved Ritual One of Kind Ceremonial Dagger

Papua New Guinea Dagger Rat Tooth Carved Ritual One of Kind Ceremonial Dagger
Papua New Guinea Dagger Rat Tooth Carved Ritual One of Kind Ceremonial Dagger

Papua New Guinea Dagger Rat Tooth Carved Ritual One of Kind Ceremonial Dagger
This a beautifully incised Old Bone Dagger that was carved using a Rat's Tooth from the Abelam People of the Sepik Region of Papua New Guinea. The predominant element in Papua New Guinea art and design is the curved line and that type of incised drawing was done using a rat's tooth. A bone dagger is made out of the femur bone of the Cassowary Bird which is ingenious to Papua New Guinea. The front side of the dagger has a beautiful abstract motif carved in relief. Bone is recognized as a metaphor for strength, and with a narrow range of material to be used, bone has become very valuable.

Bone with its strength has derived powers from the supernatural world and often in ritual and magic. This would be a lovely addition to your collection or home. Early-20th Century COMES ON A STAND This dagger shows age, has discoloration , but in good condition.

Museum Quality 11 1/2" tall 2" wide at top 1" wide at bottom 1 3/4" deep at top AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. WE CAN PROVIDE REFERENCES FOR ALL ARTIFACTS THAT WE SELL, AS WELL AS DOCUMENTATION TOWARD THEIR AUTHENTICITY. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARA. The item "Papua New Guinea Dagger Rat Tooth Carved Ritual One of Kind Ceremonial Dagger" is in sale since Saturday, March 30, 2019.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania". The seller is "bacara-online" and is located in Overland Park, Kansas. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Material: Cassowary Bone
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Papua New Guinea Dagger Rat Tooth Carved Ritual One of Kind Ceremonial Dagger