Top of a digging stick

Reference : 2252

Carved black palm wood
Presumed period: late 19th or early 20th century
Height: 79.5cm
Abelam population.
Papua New Guinea

Provenance:
– Paris. Cornette de Saint Cyr sale. 28.10.2002. Batch no. 182
– Yves Créhalet Collection.
– Olivier Caumont Collection

More details

This type of stick was used to dig up taro or yam tubers. It is carved on both sides with two stylized figures perched one on top of the other.

Price: €3,800

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