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20th C. Asmat Gourd Sheath & Cassowary Bone Dagger

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20th C. Asmat Gourd Sheath & Cassowary Bone Dagger

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**Originally Listed At $200**

Indonesia, western Irian Jaya/West Papua, Asmat people, ca. mid 20th century CE. A long gourd sheath, its surface colored with earthy red and black pigment, and its narrow end cut open to allow a dagger to slide within. The dagger is made of the huge thigh bone of a cassowary bird. The joint of the bone (or head of the dagger) is decorated with a woven (macrame) textile adorned by feathers. Blades like this one traditionally have been used by Asmat headhunters. Size of gourd sheath: 2.25" W x 13" H (5.7 cm x 33 cm)

Provenance: private Tucson, Arizona, USA collection, acquired between 1950 and 1985

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Condition

Rich patina on all surfaces. Tip of dagger is lost. Small loss from edge of gourd where the blade enters.

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20th C. Asmat Gourd Sheath & Cassowary Bone Dagger

Name: 20th C. Asmat Gourd Sheath & Cassowary Bone Dagger
SKU: 80558116
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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