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    Posted 10 years ago

    ATTWOOD
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    OLD ABELAM BONE DAGGER A fine classic bone dagger from the Abelam people of the Wosera region. Surmounted by the iconic birdlike form that can be seen throughout Abelam art, the dagger also has fine clan etchings throughout with a delicate spirit or ancestral face carved into the center. These etchings are made in order to add power and protection.Lets hope it helps protect it's new owner.Hubby sleeps with it next to his bed.

    The thigh bone of the cassowary, a large, ostrich-like bird, is the most common bone made into daggers. Cassowary bone daggers are around 15 - 18 inches long (35 - 45 cm). Pig bone is used for smaller knives. Human bone daggers from slain enemies or deceased, powerful relatives are worn by warriors.
    We have cassowary here in Australia.Although they are native to the far north of Australia there are not many around.They are very dangerous and can attack a human with their hard horn type bone on top of their head and very sharp claws

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    Comments

    1. ATTWOOD ATTWOOD, 10 years ago
      I will try & get around to posting the mask too
    2. racer4four racer4four, 10 years ago
      Please do Rose.

      Great information!
    3. ATTWOOD ATTWOOD, 10 years ago
      This 1 is far more valuable.
    4. ATTWOOD ATTWOOD, 10 years ago
      thanks for the love
      Rose
    5. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 10 years ago
      Wouldn't want to tangle with the bird or the bone!
    6. ATTWOOD ATTWOOD, 9 years ago
      Here is a lovely carved dagger again
      Thanks for the love
      Cheers Rose

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