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A Ceremonial Throwing Knife, Gabon

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A Ceremonial Throwing Knife, Gabon, steel with darkened areas, shows some rust spots, wire wrapped decoration before ending in a carved wood hand with bulbous end, smooth worn finish, mounted on metal base, height: 14".
Provenance: Irv Fischer Collection, Michigan

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A Ceremonial Throwing Knife, Gabon

Name: A Ceremonial Throwing Knife, Gabon
SKU: 122385384
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $100

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