Vintage Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Axe - 1961 Collectible - New Guinean

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Vintage Papua New Guinea ceremonial axe, showing old patina, collected 1961, approx 68 cm long, 72 cm deep

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Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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Papua New Guinea ceremonial axe. Long cane bound stone blade with cross decorated haft. Western Highlands. Use patina. Losses to blade. Length 63 cm

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A set of traditional Chinese scales, possibly antique, paddle shaped wooden case with bone arm and weight and measure discs enclosed. Length 29.5 cm

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