LOT 28:
A KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLANDS) SHARKTOOTH SWORD
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Start price:
$
100
Estimated price :
$200 - $300
Buyer's Premium: 24.9%
sales tax: 6%
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A KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLANDS) SHARKTOOTH SWORD
An unusually long example of characteristic form, the hardwood haft grooved and set with extremely sharp shark’s teeth, each bored through and retained by twined plant fiber. With woven grip. 20th century. Several teeth lacking. Overall length 103 cm. Condition IV

