Lot 50163

Fine African Ethnographic Knife.

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Fine African Ethnographic Knife. A fine Mangbetu sickle knife with a hand-forged steel blade with stippled panels and three holes with coined or textured inner edge. Beautiful hand carved elephant ivory grip with concentric ribs. Length: 14 1/2-inches. Condition: Fine to excellent with light handling wear, pitting and age patina. Grip with minor stable age cracks.

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Fine African Ethnographic Knife.

Name: Fine African Ethnographic Knife.
SKU: 11434796
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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