Lot 154

Papua New Guinea Bamboo Arrows, Bow, & Fishing Spears

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Papua New Guinea Bamboo Arrows, Bow, & Fishing Spears
Papua New Guinea Bamboo Arrows, Bow, & Fishing Spears
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Papua New Guinea Bamboo Arrows, Bow, & Fishing Spears

Estimate: $600 - $900

Current Bid: $300

(1 Bid)
by Artemis Fine Arts
June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A collection of bamboo, reed, and wood hunting and fishing implements including arrows, fishing spears, and a bow. The long projectile shafts, resembling light spears or javelins, are made from lightweight bamboo and cane and were designed for use with large bows in the hunting of birds and small game. Several fishing spears feature multi-pronged tips with serrated bamboo or wooden blades, secured with woven cane or fiber lashings. The accompanying bow retains a simple cord string made from twisted gut or dried hide. Size of longest: 62.5" L x 0.6" W (158.8 cm x 1.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Denver collection, Colorado, USA

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Item # 176909

  • Condition: Good. One bamboo shaft is missing the blade head. The rest are intact. Staining and discoloration.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000