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Northwest Indian Fighting Knife

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
Northwest Indian Fighting Knife
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Northwest Indian Fighting Knife, possibly Tlinget, with Bone Ivory Bird's Head Pommel Motif, with abalone inlaid eyes and forehead panel, 10-1/2'' blade, 17'' overall. Handle is wrapped with fish skin (probably skate or shark), blade appears to be cutdown tip of 17th Century European sword. Bottom of pommel shows old markings, possibly from museum. Condition is very good with toning to pommel and moderate wear to wrapped grip. Blade shows light patina. Est.: $3,500-$4,500.