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Lot 2281

Collection of Five Carved Bone Swords and Daggers

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20th century, likely Inuit, carved swordfish and possibly whale bone, including (2) dagger size forms (12 1/2 in. largest), including one featuring a perched bird handle; a larger dagger form with carved reeded grip and guard (17 1/2 in.); as well as two sword forms, one featuring carved bird handle, and the other with potted plant (25 in.).

By Descent of the late Freda Fielding O’Leary, Ireland

Some scattered chipping, including both swords with chips to blade terminus; one dagger with old glued repair at the guard; the bird handle sword with crack and repair to handle area.