19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Handle w/ Bird
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Spanish Colonial Mexico or Spain, ca. 19th century CE. A fantastic wood and iron handle with a brass bird head pommel! The head is delightfully naturalistic - with incised linear and stippled details to create a feathery appearance. The bird was likely intended to represent an eagle but charmingly looks suspiciously like a chicken. The circular eyes may have once been inset with red glass to create a truly frightening avian, whether eagle or chicken. A circular sphere is attached to the top of the head with a threaded bolt, and the head protrudes from a steel tang and a wooden grip. Judging from the size of the blade remnant, this would have been a large weapon, likely a machete. The wood and metal have developed a nice patina from age and use. Size: 6.125" L x 2" W (15.6 cm x 5.1 cm)
Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s
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#163434
Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#163434
Condition
Fragment of larger weapon as shown. Cracking and splintering of wood grip. Light mineral deposits. Head is slightly loose from grip. Nice patina on metal and wood areas and preservation of bird details.
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19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Handle w/ Bird
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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