GILBERT ISLAND SHARK TOOTH HAND SWORD, RICH WOOD GRAIN

Origin:   Micronesia, Gilbert Island (Kiribati) (Provenance: Ex. Casey and Lori Conway collection- Kingman Arizona, Ex. Joseph G. Gerena Fine Art- New York)

Period/Date:  19th-Early 20th Century

Materials:  Wood, shark teeth, coconut fiber (sennit)

Dimensions:  Height 20" (51 cm),  Width 2.25"  (6 cm) 

Description:  This classic Shark Tooth weapon is presented on a custom metal display stand.    It has the most beautiful, bold and rich wood grain we've ever seen.   Its handle is pierced for a wrist cord attachment.  Its quality is superb and exhibits precise symmetry.  It was clearly used for fighting and is thus missing several teeth.

Price:  $2200      Currency Conversion   A custom  stand may be ordered for an additional fee

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