Shark Tooth Sword - Kiribati

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Vintage tribal sword from Kiribati with shark teeth, late 20th century, featuring a long shaft with a double row of teeth secured by coconut fibre cord, in good condition with one broken tooth; provenance: private collection.

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Vintage tribal sword with shark teeth, Shark Tooth Sword, a rare and interesting piece with a long shaft carved with a double row of carefully mounted shark teeth, secured in place by a masterful arrangement of coconut fiber cord. Distribution area: Gilbert Islands. It has a small defect, one broken tooth.

Vintage tribal sword with shark teeth, Shark Tooth Sword, a rare and interesting piece with a long shaft carved with a double row of carefully mounted shark teeth, secured in place by a masterful arrangement of coconut fiber cord. Distribution area: Gilbert Islands. It has a small defect, one broken tooth.

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Country of Origin
Kiribati
Period
Late 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Shark Tooth Sword
Height
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Width
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Depth
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Weight
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Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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