The first two are from my own collection the others are from private dealers or the Met. For further information there is a fantastic site - http://trobriandsindepth.com/
Harry Beran Collection: Southern Massim Region presentation axe haft from Milne Bay province purchased by Beran at a Sydney auction. It was collected by a member of the Whitton Family who were traders on Samarai Island in the 19th century. The stone blade is not original. It is a replacement pre-1890 blade quarried on Woodlark Island and collected by Fred Gerrits. Length of axe 32 ½ inches/ 82.5 cm.
Massim man with sword club, axe and other artefacts, Trobriand Islands/Early real photo postcard, c 1910 (postally unused)
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Harry Beran Collection: Southern Massim Region presentation axe haft from Milne Bay province purchased by Beran at a Sydney auction. It was collected by a member of the Whitton Family who were traders on Samarai Island in the 19th century. The stone blade is not original. It is a replacement pre-1890 blade quarried on Woodlark Island and collected by Fred Gerrits. Length of axe 32 ½ inches/ 82.5 cm.
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todd barlin, oceanic arts australia
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michael hamson
michael hamson
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Ceremonial Axe
Date: mid to late 19th century
Geography: Papua New Guinea, Massim region
Culture: Massim region
Medium: Wood, stone, fiber
Dimensions: W. 11 3/4 x D. 27 3/8 in. (29.9 x 69.5 cm)
Classification: Stone-Implements
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
Accession Number: 1979.206.1526
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