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Throwing Spears, Papua New Guinea

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A Decorative Spear from Papua New Guinea, NO RESERVES: A Decorative Spear from Papua New Guinea. Having dimensions of approximately 51" X 3.5", this piece was collected and cataloged by an American expat living, and working in New Guinea in the mid-1970s.

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Obsidian Knife and Spears, Admiralty Islands / Papua New Guinea, C.1900: Obsidian Knife and Spears, Admiralty Islands / Papua New Guinea, C.1900. Wood, parinarium putty nut paste, pigment, obsidian. From the collection of Joseph Salamanca. Size: Lengths ranging from 10'' (

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Papua New Guinea Spear Points - Lot of 2: A pair of wood spear points, one wood with carved handle, other, wood, fiber and bark, nice weaving design. 22" & 24 " L

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8PC Papua New Guinea Oceanic Spears: Papua New Guinea,20th Century Includes eight various multi tribe spears with regular, barbed, and serrated points. Wood, metal,Each approx. 67". From the collection of a Narragansett, Rhode Island est

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Group of Papua New Guinea Fishing Spears: 20th C., brought back to United States by American missionaries, 8 spears total The longest: 71"l

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Group Lot of Ten Kiwai Island Arrows: A Group of 10 Kiwai Island/Trans-Fly arrows, Kiwai Island and surrounding mouth of the Fly River, Western Province, Papua New Guinea.Of classical form, the arrows a mix of various types of points, som

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Lot of Six Upper Sepik Arrows: a group of 6 Upper Sepik Arrows, Upper Sepik River, East Sepik (and possibly Sandaun) Province, Papua New Guinea.Of classical form, the arrows with black palm foreshafts deeply incised and mostly pigm

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Lot of Ten Kiwai Island Arrows: A Group of 10 Kiwai Island/Trans-Fly arrows, Kiwai Island and surrounding mouth of the Fly River, Western Province, Papua New Guinea.Of classical form, the arrows a mix of various types of points, som

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12 ACCEPTIONAL NEW GUINEA FIGHTING SPEARS: Ca 19th/20th century. Spear head and fork head tribal type fighting spears. Good condition. Some with decoration on metal. Wood and iron. All in good condition. Stand not included.

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New Guinea Tribal Carved Wood Shield & Spear: New Guinea Tribal Carved Wood Shield & Spear. Largest piece measures 67 inches high x 5 inches wide.

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Collection Poison Arrows Sepik River Region, New Guinea: Collection of Poison Arrows Sepik River Region, New Guinea each has its own weighted base for displaying. Measures from - 47.5 H to 40 H Bases- 1.5 x 1.5 LCP ID 108 WARNING: Do not touch or handle the

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Poison Arrow Collection Sepik River Region, New Guinea: Poison Arrows Sepik River Region, New Guinea, no stands are included in this lot. Measures from 47H to 39.5 H LCP ID 61 WARNING: Do not touch or handle the arrows by the tips as there COULD BE poison

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Authentic African Masai "Hunting" or Throwing Spear: This Spear is 2" or 3" shorter than the Lion Spear and much lighter in weight for throwing. A young, strong Masai Warrior can throw this Spear nearly 300 feet. Generally they are tossed less than half

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Vintage Steel Sculpture Man Throwing Spear: Vintage Steel Sculpture Man Throwing Spear. Approx. 21.5 in. H x 22.75 in. W x 7 in. D. Weight 17.4 lbs.

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Early Throwing Spear or Javelin, Probably African Late 1800s: Long Spear with socketed spear tip 32", dark wood shaft, and wrapped steel end with weighted base. Size 82 3/4" H

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Maasai Throwing Spear: Maasai Throwing Spear, 64 1/2" long. Acquired in Kenya, 1967.

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Throwing Spears. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, early to mid 20th century, cane shafts with fire hardened hardwood spear tips bound with rattan & natural resin, one measuring 70” long, the 2nd measuring 74” long.

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Throwing Spears, Papua New Guinea

Name: Throwing Spears, Papua New Guinea
SKU: 129904869
Price: 300 CAD
Availability: InStock

Estimate CA$300 - CA$400

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