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Tim Simmons · 15th October 2011, 08:07 AM

I hope it is at least around 100 years old. It could even be earlier? It is comming from the Netherlands. western New Guinea was added to the Dutch Eastindies in th late 1880s. The strength and confidence of the work makes me feel that it is as I hope early 20th cent. It might even be made from a human femur often taken from the father of the owner which adds a little frisson.

15th October 2011, 08:07 AM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,736	I hope it is at least around 100 years old. It could even be earlier? It is comming from the Netherlands. western New Guinea was added to the Dutch Eastindies in th late 1880s. The strength and confidence of the work makes me feel that it is as I hope early 20th cent. It might even be made from a human femur often taken from the father of the owner which adds a little frisson. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 15th October 2011 at 09:33 AM.