Hache cérémonielle, Kanak, Nouvelle-Calédonie

Cette hache ostensoir, dite o kono ("casse-tête vert"), de belles dimensions, offre une composition élaborée, classique. La lame en forme de large disque est taillée dans une serpentine vert olive marbrée, s'amincissant vers le tranchant. Elle est percée de deux trous recevant le manche, fixé par une ligature finement tissée, le fût de bois posé sur une demi noix de coco renversée, l'ensemble recouvert d'un tissu de coton maintenu par une ligature en laine dessinant des motifs en chevrons. Beau jeu de couleurs dans les matières, vert, bleu et ocre rouge.

Collectée sur le terrain par le Gouverneur Général Joseph Guyon, entre 1924 et 1932
Transmise par descendance à l'actuel propriétaire

Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Few tiny chips to the edge of the stone. For any further information, please contact the African and Oceanic Art department : kristen.lefevre@sothebys.com, + 33 1 53 05 53 39
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