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Description : Western Africa, Ghana or Nigeria, Ashanti (Asante) or Benin, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A cast-brass sword handle of an intricate form bearing an abstract zoomorphic pommel, a wire-wrapped hand guard, and an openwork upper guard. The handle is adorned with several concentric semicircular motifs that enable a greater grip for the sword-wielder, and the entire accessory is covered in fine layers of patina. Size: 3.2 W x 6.8 H (8.1 cm x 17.3 cm) Provenance: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169204
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