Gilbert Islands Shark Teeth Knives

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Two fine Gilbert Islands shark teeth knives, 19th century, [2], both carved from hardwood with the original sennit binding holding the serrated shark's teeth in place. A few teeth missing on the larger curved knife, the smaller one in perfect condition. Provenance: (small knife) ex BL Hornshaw collection (1878-1937). Hornshaw was an avid collector of Pacific and Australian Aboriginal artefacts, he received many of his pieces from people who lived and worked in the Pacific in the late 19th century / Todd Barlin collection. 24 cm, 46.5 cm

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