Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is an African "neck" knife. The knife was meant for utilitarian use. It comes in a wooden sheath wrapped in decorative brass wire.
VINTAGE:Circa late nineteenth century Ð early twentieth century.
SIZE:Approximately by 6-7/8" in length and 1-1/16" in width at widest part (sheathed).
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Steel, wood, brass.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an ethnographic collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. SHOP VEJX11 LADEX3/12 SADEX12/12
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The knife has areas of light to medium wear and some oxidation; sheath has light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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