Papua New Guinea Mount Hagen Ceremonial Presentation Axe 21? Ethnographic
&####129683;&####127807; Antique/Vintage Papua New Guinea Mount Hagen Ceremonial Presentation Axe &####127807;&####129683. Striking antique/vintage ceremonial presentation axe from the Mount Hagen / Wahgi Valley region of the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea.
This fascinating ethnographic piece showcases the remarkable craftsmanship and traditional decorative arts of the Highlands. &####127759; Origin: Papua New Guinea - Mount Hagen / Wahgi Valley region. &####129530; Construction: Intricate, tightly woven dark rattan/fiber basketry forming the decorative axe blade and counterweight. &####127917; Type: Ceremonial / presentation object.
&####128207; Height: Approximately 21 inches tall. &####129704; Condition note: The original stone axe head is missing. The remaining carved wooden handle and woven fiber construction are being offered as an ethnographic/cultural art object. &####127807; Cultural & Artistic Significance. Traditional stone axes were important and highly valued objects throughout the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. This example is particularly interesting because of its elaborate woven fiber/rattan construction, with the dark basketry carefully shaped to imitate the form of an axe blade and extending into a decorative counterweight. The combination of carved wood and intricate fiberwork demonstrates the impressive craftsmanship associated with the Mount Hagen and Wahgi Valley cultural region. Rather than being viewed simply as a utilitarian tool, pieces of this type can be appreciated as ethnographic art and material culture, reflecting the importance of axes and axe forms within Highland ceremonial traditions. Please note that the original stone axe head is missing, so this should not be considered a complete traditional stone axe.The existing wooden and woven components remain highly decorative and collectible. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition and construction details. &####128248; The photographs are an important part of the description and show the actual item you will receive.
&####127759;&####129718; A fascinating piece of Papua New Guinea ethnographic art - an unusual opportunity for collectors of Oceanic art, tribal art, indigenous material culture, and antique ceremonial objects. Approximately 21 inches tall and full of distinctive character and craftsmanship! #PapuaNewGuinea #NewGuinea #MountHagen #WahgiValley #Wahgi #WesternHighlands #PapuaNewGuineaArt #PNGArt #OceanicArt #OceanicArts #MelanesianArt #MelanesianArts #TribalArt #EthnographicArt #EthnographicArtifacts #EthnographicCollection #IndigenousArt #IndigenousArtifacts #CulturalArt #CulturalArtifact #CeremonialArt #CeremonialObject #CeremonialAxe #PresentationAxe #CeremonialWeapon #TraditionalAxe #StoneAxe #AxeArt #PrimitiveArt #FolkArt #TribalArtifacts #TribalAntiques #AntiqueTribalArt #VintageTribalArt #AntiqueEthnographic #VintageEthnographic #EthnographicCollector #EthnographicCollectors #OceanicCollector #OceanicCollectors #MelanesianCulture #PapuaNewGuineaCulture #HighlandsCulture #WovenFiber #RattanArt #FiberArt #Basketry #TraditionalCraft #IndigenousCraft #CarvedWood #WoodCarving #HandCrafted #Handwoven #CulturalHeritage #MaterialCulture #MuseumArt #MuseumQuality #CabinetOfCuriosities #Curio #Curiosity #RareArtifact #UniqueArtifact #CollectorItem #CollectorsItem #AntiqueCollectibles #VintageCollectibles #WorldArt #TribalCollection #ArtCollection #eBayArt #eBayCollectibles &####129718;&####127807;&####129683;?