Loading, please wait...

Massive Papuan Polished Axehead Massive Papuan Polished Axehead Massive Papuan Polished Axehead Massive Papuan Polished Axehead Massive Papuan Polished Axehead Massive Papuan Polished Axehead
Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Details

LOT 2261

Massive Papuan Polished Axehead

NEW GUINEA, 19TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER

12 in. (2.45 kg, 30.4 cm).

Smoothed and polished surface, with narrow pointed butt expanding to a broad, curved cutting edge. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex Burwell collection, Cambridgeshire, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION
VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 2261

Massive Papuan Polished Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

Print page

RELATED LOTS
  • African Terracotta Bead Necklace Group
    African Terracotta Bead Necklace Group
    12th century A.D. or later

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

    Ten restrung mainly cream and beige-coloured rondelle, tubular and ribbed beads and other types. 65 grams total, 70-72 cm



    Ex property of a UK gallery, early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Large African Wooden Cow Bell
    Large African Wooden Cow Bell
    20th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £7

    D-shaped in profile with large median slot, columnar clapper attached with twine. 733 grams, 21 cm



    Ex Burwell collection, Cambridgeshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Tribal Silver-Coloured Metal Ring Collection
    Tribal Silver-Coloured Metal Ring Collection
    20th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

    Comprising fourteen white-metal rings, each with decorative hoops and set with a glass or stone intaglio. 142 grans total, 27-36 mm



    From a West London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list