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Trade AxeC1412

Trade axe with a diamond and zig-zag pattern created from woven black and natural coloured rattan covering the extended butt end that flares at the very back. The head flares outwards and has a curved edge. The handle is tapered to a rounded point and unfinished.

Culture
Kama ?
Material
slate stone, rattan, bark, wood and dye
Made in
Mount Hagen, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Trade AxeC1413

Trade axe with a diamond pattern created from woven black and natural coloured rattan covering the extended butt end that flares at the very back. The head flares outwards and has a curved edge. The handle is tapered to a rounded point and stained reddish-brown.

Culture
Kama ?
Material
bark, rattan, wood, slate stone, dye and stain
Made in
Mount Hagen, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DrumC1382

Carved wood drum with an hourglass-like shape with a rounded handle on one side. The ends of the handles go into the mouths of two incised figures; one has a cowrie shell inlaid eye. The opposite side has two identical figures. The centre of the drum has a band of geometric pattern carved in relief. A piece of skin is attached to the top with cotton and fibre twine. There are remnants of red pigment.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
snake skin, fibre, cowrie shell, wood and pigment
Made in
Mount Hagen, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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