12 Australian Aboriginal Stone Knives

A dozen aboriginal stone knives of quartzite and other stone showing the different range in size and shape of these essential aboriginal items. These knives were used for everything including initiation and circumcision ceremonies. One wrapped in a bark sheath, all with spinifex plant resin as handles. In excellent condition, one separated from its handle. A rare grouping.

lengths range from: 7.5 cm / 3 in – 16 cm / 6 ¼ in
collective weight: 1.05 kg / 2 lbs 4 oz

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