The adze is definitive correct described, the ornamentation is typical for the Geelvinck Bay, similar ones are found in East Indoneasia like Tanimbar and used mainly for make a dugout conoe. I have a similar adze handle from Tanimbar which I sadly can't show since it is listed on ebay. The Geelvinck Bay area is strongly influenced by Indonesians. The paint is as well typical for this area.
Regards,
Detlef
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