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Gilbert Islands, 19th century, the carved wood handle and shaft with shark teeth attached by sennit fiber, (some teeth missing). Lg. 15 1/4 in. Provenance: Private collection, Albuquerque, NM.

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A Micronesian shark tooth dagger

Name: A Micronesian shark tooth dagger
Brand: A.C. Gilbert Co.
SKU: 227513962
Price: 400 USD
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Native American PreColumbian Tribal, Fine Art

Apr 02, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Santa Fe, NM, United States

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