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African Arts & Artifacts Auction

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August 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 160

Lot 160

Fang Short Sword, Gabon, Central Africa together with a unidentified African Short sword

Fang Short Sword, Gabon, Central Africa together with a unidentified African Short sword
Lot 160 Details
Fang Short Sword, Gabon, Central Africa together with a unidentified African Short sword

the former with punch decorated blade to hardwood handle and a snake skin wrapped wood and metal sheath; the latter with punched and incised blade decoration to leather wrapped hardwood handle and crescent moon carved horn butt end and wood sheath with leather decoration
length 25.5 in — 64.8 cm; 27.5 in — 69.9 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $204
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Fang Short Sword, Gabon, Central Africa together with a unidentified African Short sword
  • Fang Short Sword, Gabon, Central Africa together with a unidentified African Short sword

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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