Bidspirit auction | A KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLANDS) SHARKTOOTH

A KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLANDS) SHARKTOOTH SWORD - Of characteristic form, the hardwood haft grooved and set with 42 extremely sharp shark’s teeth, each bored through and retained by twined plant fiber. With woven grip. 20th century. One tooth lacking. Overall length 61.5 cm. Condition IV