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Adze, Papua New Guinea

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Adze. Dani People, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century, shaped stone blade affixed to a carved hardwood handle with rattan fibers. Dimensions, 22" x 17.75". Provenance: purchased from Dr. Denise Oâ€™Brien, Yale University in 1963.

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Adze, Papua New Guinea

Name: Adze, Papua New Guinea
SKU: 129904623
Price: 700 CAD
Availability: InStock

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