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Vere/Dadiya Peoples, (5) prestige knife currencies

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Vere/Dadiya Peoples, (5) prestige knife currencies

Item Details

Description

Vere/Dadiya Peoples, (5) prestige knife currencies, Nigeria, forged iron, each with triangular blade ending in grip with wrought iron twisted and curved decoration, 19"h (largest), 7"h (smallest)

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Condition

Good/Fair, aged patina including surface oxidation, edge nicks to some blades **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Vere/Dadiya Peoples, (5) prestige knife currencies

Name: Vere/Dadiya Peoples, (5) prestige knife currencies
SKU: 120923822
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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Starting Price $100

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