Ceremonial axe

A fin-shaped axe decorated with braided fibers forming a checkerboard pattern. On the opposite side, a gray-green stone blade. The handle is made of wood.

Papua New Guinea, Early 20th century

Basketwork, wood, and stone

W: 100 cm

Good overall condition

Provenance: Collection of Missionary Ottmar Maier, assembled between 1958 and 1978, the majority of which is housed at the Fur Volkerkunde Museum in Frankfurt