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Lot 283
Papua New Guinea Tribal Bone Dagger
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
First half 20th century, likely a Cassowary bird bone, with geometric relief carving and notched tip, with woven and painted decoration terminating in shell and feathers.

12.5 in.

Good condition; natural losses to the feathers; small edge chip to the blade about 3/4 up on the left side.