Large Serpentine Stone Adze Head on Stand Vases Acquired from a respected gallerist

Acquired from a respected gallerist in France

Dimensions: 10” W x 6

Originates from: Hungary

Dimensions: 40” H x 9

Originates from: Iran

Large Serpentine Stone Adze Head on Stand Vases Acquired from a respected galleristOriginates from: Papua New Guinea Era: 19th Century or Earlier Dimensions: 10 H x 4 W x 2. 5 D Beautiful stone adze head, New Guinean in origin, with a graduated design, still sharp edge at the top of the blade, carved of a beautiful serpentine stone with incredible usage markings as well as natural inclusions throughout. A sticker labeled Hold for DN sits on the rear, presumably referring to Douglas Newton, the ex curator of the Museum of Primitive