19TH C. GILBERT ISLAND SHARK TOOTH SWORD W/ SPIRALING SHAFT
Origin:
Period/Date: Late 19th century
Materials: Palm wood, coconut fiber, human hair, shark teeth, Palm Splath
Description: This classic Shark tooth weapon features four rows of teeth spiraling up the shaft! It is one of the best of its kind we'll seen and is presented on a custom metal display stand. It is constructed from a length of tapering Palm wood with four rows of razor sharp Shark teeth inset between thin wooden spines and then pierced and tightly lashed with Human hair and coconut fibers. What's special about this example is that not only is it in exemplary condition but it also retains its delicate woven protective tip coverings with human hair binding! There are virtually no missing teeth, in fact I was only able to locate one chipped one. It is rare to find a sword of this vintage in such a state of preservation!
Dimensions: Height 31.5" (80 cm), Width 1 3/8" (3.5 cm)
Price: SOLD
