Antique Warriors Bow Papua New Guinea Highland Tribes Black Palm Tree 1900 1925

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Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles
Antique Warriors Bow Papua New Guinea Highland Tribes Black Palm Tree 1900 1925
DESCRIPTION
Original antique Papua New Guinea tribal black palm bow. Original warriors bow as used by the head hunting tribes of the Highlands of Papua New Guinea this rare and phenomenal piece still retains some of its original blood and ash decor along with remnants of its bamboo string.
This was part of a collection which was acquired in New Guinea from natives in the 1970's by the previous owner where all of the items dated to the first quarter of the 20th century and before.
This was part of a collection from the estate of Dr Dan Shaw, CA.
Dan Shaw, an American missionary-linguist-anthropologist who lived with the Samo people from 1970 until 1982, learned their language and did translation work. Dan was initiated as a Samo brother in 1973.
A great addition to your home decor, original weapon collection or the perfect gift for the native tribal collection.
MEASUREMENTS
Bow measures 55.5" long by 1.3" wide and weighs 1lb 2oz.
CONDITION
In good condition with wear throughout (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
Our Story
Yesteryear Essentials is a local, independent family run antiques store in Los Angeles, CA. It was established in 2011 by me (Pearse) and my wife (Sinead).
Every weekend we can be found at local estate sales, auction houses and flea markets searching for unique art, quality antiques and interesting collectibles to add to our store.
Whether you are looking to enhance your home decor or are an avid collector, we try to have something wonderful in stock for everyone.
Please contact us with any questions you may have.
Pearse & Sinead <3 <3
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Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles
Antique Warriors Bow Papua New Guinea Highland Tribes Black Palm Tree 1900 1925
DESCRIPTION
Original antique Papua New Guinea tribal black palm bow. Original warriors bow as used by the head hunting tribes of the Highlands of Papua New Guinea this rare and phenomenal piece still retains some of its original blood and ash decor along with remnants of its bamboo string.
This was part of a collection which was acquired in New Guinea from natives in the 1970's by the previous owner where all of the items dated to the first quarter of the 20th century and before.
This was part of a collection from the estate of Dr Dan Shaw, CA.
Dan Shaw, an American missionary-linguist-anthropologist who lived with the Samo people from 1970 until 1982, learned their language and did translation work. Dan was initiated as a Samo brother in 1973.
A great addition to your home decor, original weapon collection or the perfect gift for the native tribal collection.
MEASUREMENTS
Bow measures 55.5" long by 1.3" wide and weighs 1lb 2oz.
CONDITION
In good condition with wear throughout (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
See our other items
Our Story
Yesteryear Essentials is a local, independent family run antiques store in Los Angeles, CA. It was established in 2011 by me (Pearse) and my wife (Sinead).
Every weekend we can be found at local estate sales, auction houses and flea markets searching for unique art, quality antiques and interesting collectibles to add to our store.
Whether you are looking to enhance your home decor or are an avid collector, we try to have something wonderful in stock for everyone.
Please contact us with any questions you may have.
Pearse & Sinead <3 <3