Ancient Artifacts From Papua

In the photographs below, for which we are indebted to Mr. F. C. Rennels, of Samarai, Papua, there are shown two remarkable Papuan or New Guinea curios. On the left, resting on a piece of uncut obsidian, is the only obsidian battle-axe known. It has never been publicly displayed. Par ticulars are: Length, 2ft. 2in.; length of blade, 5in.; thickness of blade, breadth, 7in.

The second photograph shows a Papuan native using a stone axe. These are rarely seen, since the steel tomahawk has been introduced.