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Antique PAPUA NEW GUINEA Bamboo Spearthrower Weapon

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A Decorative Spear from Papua New Guinea, NO RESERVES: A Decorative Spear from Papua New Guinea. Having dimensions of approximately 51" X 3.5", this piece was collected and cataloged by an American expat living, and working in New Guinea in the mid-1970s.

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Oceanic Papua New Guinea Asmat Shield: Oceanic Papua New Guinea Asmat Shield. The dimension is 34.5 inches high x 7.5 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continenta

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Oceanic Papua New Guinea Asmat Shield: Oceanic Tribal Art Papua New Guinea Asmat Shield. The dimension is 34.5 inches high x 7.5 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the

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Massim Island Sword Club, late 19th Century, Papua New: Massim Island Sword Club Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Papua New Guinea, Trobiand Islands Wood, 45 3/8 x 2 5/8 inches Lot Essay: Avid ethnographers, including Nelson Rockefeller, collected Mass

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Antique PAPUA NEW GUINEA Bamboo Spearthrower Weapon

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Spear Thrower weapon - unique for the Island of Papua New Guinea. Known as a Sipia, Gopsalong and Sipir, depending on the tribe. Would be used to lauch long wooden spears using a very soecific technique developed over centuries by the tribesmen, hunters and warriors. Original antique tribal artifact. All handcrafted from a single piece of bamboo wood, with basket weave fittings. Carved tropical wooden guide. Late 1800's/early 1900's. Sepik River tribes, Papua New Guinea. Measurements: 34.5" long, 2.5" x 2". *** Please keep in mind that we have a professional and cost-effective in-house shipping service. If you need a quote, please contact us by sending us a message or calling our shipping department at (346)-600-3543. Combined shipping is available for multiple purchases ***

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Antique PAPUA NEW GUINEA Bamboo Spearthrower Weapon

Name: Antique PAPUA NEW GUINEA Bamboo Spearthrower Weapon
SKU: 49468480
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

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