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An African hunting spear

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Item Details

Description

An African hunting spear
20th century
With wood shaft, metal point, and embossed brass socket
97.25" L x 1.75" W x 0.5" D
Provenance: The James M. Cole Collection, Visalia, CA

Condition

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, light scratches, and oxidation commensurate with age and use. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.