Saturday, June 25, 2022
LOT #187

African Weapon Assortment

(10) items including (6) mostly double-edged spear / pole arm heads having conical bases with some having fullers or raised median ridges; (2) ceremonial swords / axes; a double-edged dagger blade having spike shaped tang; and a ceremonial carved wood shaft having metal adornments

Estimate: $100 - $200

Hammer Price: $225

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Width: 5 inches, Length: 31 inches (spearhead with single hole in blade, tip to base (longest spearhead))

Condition: Very Good to Fair, overall light to heavy wear consistent with age, material and normal use; moderate to heavy oxidation to blades; wear to blades including blunted tips, chipped edges and areas of surface rust; shaft having broken portion; ceremonial axe missing handle; ceremonial sword having loose handle which may not be original

Disclaimers: please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

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Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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