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Antique Madagascan Malagasy Bara Tribe Bronze Knife with Figural Handle

$1,200
£906.32
€1,046.94
CA$1,690.63
A$1,810.66
CHF 973.40
MX$21,991.58
NOK 12,299.39
SEK 11,261.01
DKK 7,822.56

About the Item

A fine antique Madagascan bronze decorative knife. With a sheepsfoot style blade and an ornate figural cast bronze handle - One side with a recumbent cat and the other with a pair of birds or gulls. The figures and the entirety of the handle with finely detailed engraving throughout. The terminal of the handle in a faceted 10-sided form. Simply a wonderful decorative Madagascan knife! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is some oxidation to the blade's metal, and some slight loss of detail to the bronze between the cat's feet. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Measurements: Length: ca. 10 in. Width: ca. 2 in. Depth: ca. 1 7/8 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 1.88 in (4.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Metal
  • Place of Origin:
    Madagascar
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th or Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. See description for condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 6102025171426DSAINVBFMY251stDibs: LU1610245814502

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