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FOUR HIGHLANDS STONE AXE HEADS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

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FOUR HIGHLANDS STONE AXE HEADS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

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FOUR HIGHLANDS STONE AXE HEADS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Including a black hardstone axe, of elongated tear drop form, with a curved cutting edge and tapering to a point; a small axe with a wide curved cutting edge and traces of an old collection label; and two further axes, (4) 9.7 - 31.8cm long.
Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns.

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FOUR HIGHLANDS STONE AXE HEADS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Name: FOUR HIGHLANDS STONE AXE HEADS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SKU: 74563592
Price: 50 GBP
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