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Asmat Cassowary Bone Dagger (Pi Pisuwe) bactria emerged from the Si Satchanalai

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emerged from the Si Satchanalai region

With its warm earthen patina acquired over centuries

Venetian examples from Murano dominated the market

This exquisite bowl thus embodies both the technical sophistication and spiritual beliefs of Silla culture

57 BC–676 AD

Asmat Cassowary Bone Dagger (Pi Pisuwe) bactria emerged from the Si SatchanalaiAsmat people, early to mid 20th century, Irian Jaya (Papua), Indonesia Beautiful early cassowary bone dagger, finely worked and decorated with delicate incised line motifs. Daggers of this type are known as pi pisuwe, while those carved from human femur were reserved for the most sacred and high status contexts. Although carried during displays of warfare, bone daggers were principally used in ritual killings, initiations, and ceremonial attire,

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