Featured Early 20th Century flint striker.....and pals...

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by komokwa, Dec 6, 2022.

  1. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Funny story....
    early 2000's... a guy asked me online if I could help him figure out where this came from...
    I could not pin it down with certainty...but told him I loved the woven case it all came in.

    So he sent me the whole kit & caboodle .... as a gift for my help ! ( what help ? )
    I believe it was found in PNG, Australia or New Zealand ...........

    The woven case is 5 x 3 1/2 in...and silky smooth...
    The flint striker is 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in

    .can the description it came with be believed ?
    or is this a mix of items , that came together from different places at different times ?



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    komokwa, Dec 6, 2022
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  2. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    That is beautiful weaving on the pouch.
     
    moreotherstuff, Dec 6, 2022
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  3. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Wow, that's unbelievable, komo! What a nice guy to give you those

    As an aside, those are some Bob Marley's!
     
    sabre123, Dec 6, 2022
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It could be a fire strike brought over by Chinese traders, that ended up being used by a Papua as a tobacco cutter. He would have had to sharpen the blunt edge if he wanted to cut with it.

    The weaving is stunning, beautiful.
     
    Any Jewelry, Dec 6, 2022
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  5. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Don't forget to email that guy & wish him a merry Christmas-beauty pouch & nice grouping !
     
    bosko69, Dec 6, 2022
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