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Fon ivory hand knife, 19th / 20th c.

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Item Details

Description

A knife with ivory handle with inset coins terminating in carved lion head. Republic of Benin, Fon. Late 19th to early 20th century. 19"l x 2"w.

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Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.
Catalog Notes: The carving of this object suggest that it may be from the Fon people.

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Fon ivory hand knife, 19th / 20th c.

Name: Fon ivory hand knife, 19th / 20th c.
SKU: 47936934
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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