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A Benge Sword (Knife)

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Item Details

Description

Schwertmesser
Benge, Bali, DR Kongo
Ohne Sockel / without base
Holz, Eisen, Bronze. L 56 cm.

Provenienz:
Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich.

CHF 100 / 200
EUR 86 / 172

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

Please feel free to contact Hammer Auktionen for all questions you might have regarding this lot (info@hammerauktionen.ch).

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Weight

329 g

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A Benge Sword (Knife)

Name: A Benge Sword (Knife)
SKU: 83414955
Price: 90 CHF
Availability: InStock

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Starting Price CHF 50

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