Clearance - Ethnographic, Asian and Antiques
By Scollard Auctions
Mar 11, 2024
Brea, California, United States
Clearance auction featuring a wide variety of ethnographic antiquities, arms and armour, Asian lots and varied antiques

LOT 39:

Admiralty Island Obsidian Dagger, 20th c.

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Sold for: $275
Start price:
$ 275
Estimated price :
$600 - $900
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sales tax: 7.75% On the full lot's price and commission
Auction took place on Mar 11, 2024 at Scollard Auctions
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Admiralty Island Obsidian Dagger, 20th c.
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Admiralty Islands (Manus Province) 20th century or earlier. Obsidian stone cut blade with bark painted handle constructed of tree nut resin, fibers, and pigment. Symbols of status these daggers often have red, white, and black painted patterns to their handles in ornate designs. 11" H, 11 1/2" H on included custom stand

Ex-Member of Ethnic Arts Council

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