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Markham Valley, Huon Peninsula. About 70 years old, made from a coconut the upper half decorated in bands of stylized geometry. 4 1/4" diameter with rich patina from handling. From one of the most interesting cultures in the modern era, the cargo cult, made famous by the 1962 movie Mondo Cane. In the 1930s, Markham Valley natives saw occasional airplanes, and heard of coastal contact with whites and their wondrous things, like metal axes and knives. They concluded that the whites were ancestors returning to help them. After performing the proper rituals, they were ready to receive the gifts due them. When none came, they concluded that the whites were keeping it for themselves and the thing to do was lure an airplane in. They built airplanes, radio shacks with log antennas and airfields out of straw, coconuts and other jungle materials. They hacked runways out of the jungle and paved them with palm leaves. Then they waited. You can imagine the rest!

Stock Number: DNS48

$225.00



or $56.25 for 4 months. (How?)

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Certificates are suitable for display with your item, and can easily be mounted in a 8½" x 5½" frame. Our certificates are printed on an acid free 65lb cardstock. This means your certification will not turn yellow or deteriorate over time.

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Extended Payment Plans

Faganarms offers two types of payment plans to help you purchase this special piece for your collection.

Standard Payment Plan (4 Months)

For orders totaling $100 or more, our Standard Payment Plan is available to all of our customers. The total is split into 4 equal payments with the first payment required as a deposit. The balance will be due within 4 months, and your order will be shipped to you upon receipt of the final payment.

Pay just $56.25 today with 3 additional monthly payments of $56.25.

Extended Payment Plan (12 Months)

For orders totaling $600 or more, our Extended Payment Plan is available to all of our customers. A deposit of 10% is required, following 11 equal monthly payments.

You'll need to add an additional $375.00 to your order to qualify.

All payment plans are extended as a courtesy to our customers with no interest or fees.
It's important that the payment schedule be followed. Your order will be shipped upon receipt of final payment.

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