Early 20th C. Japanese Ainu Wood & Steel Knife - Makiri
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Description
East Asia, northern Japan, Ainu peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A personal knife used for myriad utilitarian tasks by the native Japanese Ainu peoples known as a makiri. The single-edged, carbon-steel blade bears a thin spine that tapers to a pointed tip. The wooden handle features three bars of linear and crosshatched patterns, and the intricate sheath exhibits an elaborate curvilinear motif set against a densely incised ground. An integral suspension loop behind the handle once housed a pendant likely made from resin beads and deer antler. Size (w/ sheath): 2.375" W x 14.3" H (6 cm x 36.3 cm); (blade): 4.4" L (11.2 cm)
Provenance: private California, USA collection acquired prior to 2015
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#137573
Provenance: private California, USA collection acquired prior to 2015
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#137573
Condition
Original pendant missing from handle as shown. Minor abrasions to blade, handle, and sheath, with light oxidation to blade, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.
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Early 20th C. Japanese Ainu Wood & Steel Knife - Makiri
Estimate $550 - $800
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