Serpentine Stone Axe Head On A Base
Origin: Papua New Guinea
Period: 19th century or earlier
Dimensions: 25.4 cm (H) x 10.2 cm (W) x 6.4 cm (W)
Magnificent stone adze head, of New Guinean origin, featuring a stepped pattern and a blade edge that is still sharp at the tip. Carved from superb serpentine stone, it bears incredible signs of use and numerous natural inclusions. A label bearing the inscription “To be kept for DN” is affixed to the back, likely referring to Douglas Newton, former curator of the Museum of Primitive Art in New York—which aligns with the period and provenance. A remarkable example of ancient utilitarian weaponry, dating from the 19th century or much earlier.
Provenance: the famous Jolika Collection, owned by John and Marcia Friede—the majority of which was bequeathed to the De Young Museum in San Francisco, forming the core of its collection.
Period: 19th century or earlier
Dimensions: 25.4 cm (H) x 10.2 cm (W) x 6.4 cm (W)
Magnificent stone adze head, of New Guinean origin, featuring a stepped pattern and a blade edge that is still sharp at the tip. Carved from superb serpentine stone, it bears incredible signs of use and numerous natural inclusions. A label bearing the inscription “To be kept for DN” is affixed to the back, likely referring to Douglas Newton, former curator of the Museum of Primitive Art in New York—which aligns with the period and provenance. A remarkable example of ancient utilitarian weaponry, dating from the 19th century or much earlier.
Provenance: the famous Jolika Collection, owned by John and Marcia Friede—the majority of which was bequeathed to the De Young Museum in San Francisco, forming the core of its collection.
375 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Stone
Width: 10
Height: 25
Depth: 6
Reference (ID): 1778149
Availability: In stock
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