Lot 185395:
RARE GILBERT ISLANDS SHARKS TOOTH KIRIBATI SWORD
Sold for: $130
Description
Rare Gilbert Islands shark’s tooth Kiribati warrior’s sword made in Micronesia. This blade is made out of various fibrous plant material with a handle/pommel made out of bone vertebrae, whilst the cutting edge is wrapped in sharp shark teeth, and gill plates.
Size: 17.50″ Length
Condition: Guard loose, one piece of sharp gill plate broken along the blade. See images.
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