Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts

May 0409, 2019
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LOT 236

Lot 236

A Group of 11 African Edged Weapons

A Group of 11 African Edged Weapons
Lot 236 Details
A Group of 11 African Edged Weapons

including a Konda short sword; a Massai or Zulu leaf form spear tip; three small steel spear tips; six knives, two with bronze blades and one with leather and raffia woven sheath
largest length 24.5 in — 62.2 cm

Estimate $200-$400

Realised: $120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 236
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