4188

Exotic Tribal Knives

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Exotic Tribal Knives
Lot: 4188
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Title: Exotic Tribal Knives
Description: Two African knives: (1) A decorated knife with broad, straight blade, handle wrapped with copper wire, made by the Yakoma Tribe; it is believed that they were used as currency. See Opitz, pp. 184-86 (illustrated, p. 186). (2) A ceremonial knife with a dull blade made by the Fon, a Ewe Tribe from Dahomey; the blade has the outline of a lion standing atop a supine man. See Opitz, pp. 181-83 (illustrated, p. 183).
Low Estimate: 550
High Estimate: 800
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