Green Axe Stone Collected From Papua Indonesia

Papua axe stones are remarkable artifacts crafted by the indigenous peoples of Papua New Guinea. These stones, often made from dense volcanic or metamorphic rock like basalt or greenstone, possess a distinctive edged axe shape. One side features a sharp cutting edge, while the other blunt and pointed.

These tools were crucial in traditional Papua societies for various tasks like land clearing, construction, and crafting other implements. Crafting axe stones involved laborious processes of grinding, shaping, and polishing the stone to achieve the desired form and sharpness.

Beyond their practical utility, these axe stones hold cultural and symbolic significance.

H  – 19 x 6.5 x 3 cm / 585 g

Height with stand – 24 cm / 980 g

Price include custom stand and shipping by air mail.