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Ashanti Ceremonial Short Sword w/ Carved Hilt

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Ashanti Ceremonial Short Sword w/ Carved Hilt

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Description

West Africa, Ghana Region, Ashanti 1880-1925. Ashanti tribal knife or short sword with geometric carved dumbbell grip, blade double edged steel with slight taper upward heavily covered in bands of geometric patterns and stippling with a serpents like band incised to forward section to tip, carved top section towards grip in waved pattern to either side and a squared ricasso area. Purchased in 1990. Size overall 21 1/2" L, blade 14 3/4" L.

Condition

as-is condition with wear as expected

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Ashanti Ceremonial Short Sword w/ Carved Hilt

Name: Ashanti Ceremonial Short Sword w/ Carved Hilt
SKU: 168890737
Price: 90 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $600

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