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Item Details

Description

DESCRIPTION: An African hand carved sword. Features a polished figural bone handle with metal wrapped accents. Finished with a wood sheath, hanging nut shell decorations, and sharpen double edged metal blade.
CIRCA: Mid 19th - Early 20th Ct.
ORIGIN: Africa
DIMENSIONS: H: 38.5" x W: 5"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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African Carved Bone Sword

Name: African Carved Bone Sword
SKU: 92479199
Price: 180 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $150

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