Lot no. 51
KANAK, New Caledonia. Wood, bark bast, plant fibres, stone. Axe with wooden handle entirely sheathed in tapa tied with plant fibres and stone blade fitted at the end. Late 19th-early 20th century. Length: 54 cm. Stone length: 18.5 cm. Minor chips. Provenance: Private collection, Yvelines.
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01/09/2025
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