Bidspirit auction | A KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLANDS) SHARKTOOTH

A KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLANDS) SHARKTOOTH SWORD - An unusually long example of characteristic form, the hardwood haft grooved and set with extremely sharp shark?s teeth, each bored through and retained by twined plant fiber. With woven grip. 20th century. Several teeth lacking. Overall length 103 cm. Condition IV