Vintage Indigenous Kwan Cassowary Bone Dagger Warrior 12" Knife Papua New Guinea

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Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles
Vintage Indigenous Kwan Cassowary Bone Dagger Warrior 12" Knife Papua New Guinea
DESCRIPTION
Vintage Cassowary bone dagger used by the headhunting tribes of Papua New Guinea. Known as a Kwan this dagger is sharpened from the leg bone of the native flightless Cassowary bird. These are used by warriors of many tribes in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea.
This was part of a collection from the estate of Dr Dan Shaw, CA.
Dan Shaw, an American missionary-linguist-anthropologist affiliated with both the APCM and the Summer Institute of Linguistics. Dr Dan Shaw and his family lived with the Samo from 1970 until 1982, learned their language and did translation work. Dan was initiated as a Samo in 1973 and even though he and his family returned to California in 1982, he is still considered as a Samo brother.
A great rare piece of functional documentation of Papua New Guinea history.
MEASUREMENTS
Cassowary dagger measures 12.5" long by 1.75" wide by 1.5" deep and weighs 2oz.
CONDITION
In nice condition with some signs of use commensurate with age (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
Vintage Indigenous Kwan Cassowary Bone Dagger Warrior 12" Knife Papua New Guinea
DESCRIPTION
Vintage Cassowary bone dagger used by the headhunting tribes of Papua New Guinea. Known as a Kwan this dagger is sharpened from the leg bone of the native flightless Cassowary bird. These are used by warriors of many tribes in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea.
This was part of a collection from the estate of Dr Dan Shaw, CA.
Dan Shaw, an American missionary-linguist-anthropologist affiliated with both the APCM and the Summer Institute of Linguistics. Dr Dan Shaw and his family lived with the Samo from 1970 until 1982, learned their language and did translation work. Dan was initiated as a Samo in 1973 and even though he and his family returned to California in 1982, he is still considered as a Samo brother.
A great rare piece of functional documentation of Papua New Guinea history.
MEASUREMENTS
Cassowary dagger measures 12.5" long by 1.75" wide by 1.5" deep and weighs 2oz.
CONDITION
In nice condition with some signs of use commensurate with age (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