Elegant New Guinea Stone Star Head War Club w/ Human Hair Binding!
Elegant New Guinea Stone Star Head War Club w/ Human Hair Binding
Origin: New Guinea, Inland Sepik? (Provenance: Acquired from an old collection in Edinburgh Scotland)
Period/Date: Early 20th century
Materials: Wood, stone, rattan, human hair
Dimensions: Height 38" (96.5 cm), Width of Stone Head 6" (15.2 cm)
Description: This fine club features a lovely six pointed star head made of a dark gray stone. It is in excellent condition still retaining its original tension pin at the top. The shaft at base of the stone head has finely braided human hair cord! This prevented the stone from sliding down its shaft. So essentially the stone is fixed in place using fine old world craftsmanship. It has dark rich patina acquired from long use. Some age cracks which do not affect integrity. Presented on a custom metal display stand.
Dimensions: Height 38" (96.5 cm), Width of Stone Head 6" (15.2 cm)