Lot 1519 , A Borneo 'headhunter's sword', a bone carving and feather swot (3), sword 77 cm long

A Borneo 'headhunter's sword', a bone carving and feather swot (3), sword 77 cm long
£50-100

Condition:
Sword blade 63cm long; free from unsightly blemishes; bone grip with a natural crack, not serious; a deep gouge to the bone grip, largely hidden by the silver-coloured wire; scabbard formed in two halves, bound together with silver-coloured metal bands; jewelling complete; wicker attaching mount torn into two sections; accessory blade good. Animal bone bladed-instrument good. Swot fair to good.

Sold for £380