Arms, Armour, Minerals, Asian & Ethnographic
By Scollard Auctions
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Dec 12, 2023
Brea, California, United States
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Just in time for the holidays, auction featuring arms and armour from varied cultures, fine examples of entry level minerals, select fossils, amazing jewelry, Asian artifacts and a variety of ethnographic pieces including African and Filipino lots.
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LOT 38:
Admiralty Island Obsidian Dagger, 20th c.
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Start price:
$
300
Estimated price :
$600 - $900
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Admiralty Island Obsidian Dagger, 20th c.
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Admiralty Islands (Manus Province) 20th century or earlier. Obsidian stone cut blade with bark painted handle constructed of tree nut resin, fibers, and pigment. Symbols of status these daggers often have red, white, and black painted patterns to their handles in ornate designs. 11" H, 11 1/2" H on included custom stand
Ex-Member of Ethnic Arts Council
