A beautiful old ceremonial axe known as an o kono ("green puzzle"), of fine dimensions and featuring an elaborate, classical composition. Kanak, New Caledonia, Melanesia Wood, textile, nephrite, dogfish hair ligatures, small old chips around the edge of the blade, old wear in the textile, beautiful old oxidation and patina. H. 55.5 cm Provenance : Johann Levy, Paris Monsieur V. Collection, Brussels, acquired 1992