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Cassowary Bone Dagger, Heavily Incised

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Cassowary bone dagger, heavily incised with concentric ovals seen in many other Murik objects such as Kandimbong ancestor and amulet figures as a sign of initiation.

In his Diary, page 162 (lot 108 box F1), Ledoux explains: "Cassowary bone daggers used in war to kill children being poked through the eyes or shoulder blade, or if your spear is broken used on men, holding the man first. It is worn in the mal [loin cloth]." In Ledoux’s various writings, he mentions the daggers often.

Locale: Lower Sepik River
Country: Papua New Guinea
Date: 1936 or earlier
Material: Cassowary bone
Dimensions: L14"

Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection

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Cassowary Bone Dagger, Heavily Incised

Name: Cassowary Bone Dagger, Heavily Incised
SKU: 113479311
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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