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Gilbert Islands Shark Tooth Sword, Micronesia, late 19th century, long wood shaft with two edges lined with shark teeth attached by fiber and hair cord, the grip wrapped with banana fiber and woven hair and fiber cord, lg. 37 1/2 in. Estimate $500-700 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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Date:
2020-05-05

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