Lot #279 - Two fine Gilbert Islands Shark Teeth Knives, 19th Century, [2]
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:The Todd Barlin Collection of Fine Oceanic & Asian Arts
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Sale Date:08 May 2016 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:279
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Lot Description:Two fine Gilbert Islands Shark Teeth Knives, 19th Century, [2]
both carved from hardwood with the original sennit binding holding the serrated shark's teeth in place. A few teeth missing on the larger curved knife, the smaller one in perfect condition
24 cm, 46.5 cm -
Provenance:(small knife) ex BL Hornshaw Collection / Todd Barlin Collection.
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Notes:Hornshaw was an avid collector of Pacific and Australian Aboriginal Artefacts, he received many of his pieces from people who lived and worked in the Pacific in the late 19th Century.
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Estimate:A$600 - 800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
