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A RARE KACHIN NAGA HEADHUNTER SHIELD
A RARE KACHIN NAGA HEADHUNTER SHIELD
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Rarely encountered, of characteristic rectangular form with central ridge, of hardened water buffalo hide decorated with images of skulls and vertebrae, with original banded wicker sling and suspension system intact to reverse. 19th century. Worn, slight warping. Overall length 68cm / 26 3/4". Condition III
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A RARE KACHIN NAGA HEADHUNTER SHIELD

Estimate US$300 - US$500
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US$150

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AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2024 ARMS AND ARMOR

May 25, 2024 12:00 PM EDT|
Cheyenne, WY, USA
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A PHILIPPINES SWORD: Luzon work, a massive example. The faceted grip formed of alternating layers of horn and brass, with brass pommel and finely profiled guard. The exceptionally long, handwrought blade with hardened
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A PHILIPPINES KATIPUNAN-ERA SWORD: Of Matulis form from Luzon, with horn grip and iron guard. The heavy, handforged blade quite thick at the base of the spine , and cut with a series of grooves at the right forte. Deaccessioned during
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200A RARE NEPALESE KORA SWORD: With heavy blade of traditional elephant ear form, characteristic flared tip, extensively chiseled overall. Hilt of steel with knucklebow. 19th century. Minor areas of rust and pitting. Overall
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A MORO DATUS KRIS SWORD: The wooden grip with polished banati wood jungayyan pommel with silver mounts, the uppermost with okkir decoration, and fiber wrap. Handforged broad, straight blade with separate ganga showing faint
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A MORO KRIS SWORD: The wooden grip with rattan wrap and binding and flared polished banati wood pommel. Handforged broad, straight blade with separate ganga showing faint pattern and retaining both baca bacas. In its
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A CARIBBEAN SHORTSWORD: Likely assembled from parts acquired through pillage, composed of a staghorn grip with silver pommel and ferrule, the well-made guard with recurved quillons and pierced GB shell guard. The blade
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A TIBETAN DAGGER: Of characteristic form, with horn grip and elegant engraved mounts, the blade grooved and single-edged. 19th-20th century. Minor wear, tip dented. Overall length 42cm/ 16.53". Condition II
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