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Kiribati Shark Tooth sword (tetoanea), 3bows, quiver w/arrows, spear, and more!
Kiribati Shark Tooth sword (tetoanea), 3bows, quiver w/arrows, spear, and more!
Kiribati Shark Tooth sword (tetoanea), 3bows, quiver w/arrows, spear, and more!
Kiribati Shark Tooth sword (tetoanea), 3bows, quiver w/arrows, spear, and more!
Kiribati Shark Tooth sword (tetoanea), 3bows, quiver w/arrows, spear, and more!
Kiribati Shark Tooth sword (tetoanea), 3bows, quiver w/arrows, spear, and more!

Kiribati Shark Tooth sword (tetoanea), 3bows, quiver w/arrows, spear, and more!

$ 11.35

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Condition: Sword is in great condition, 24 teeth in total - 2 cracked teeth and 1 damaged - pictured.These swords were using in ceremonial combat along with shark tooth spears, gloves, and daggers. 3 bows. Possibly teauabubuti from the Kiribati islands. Possibly from Africa. 1 is thin and decorative and the other 2 are broad, thick, and look to be more likely made for combat.1 quiver with arrows made of wood.1 spear - appears to be of African make. Heavy and sturdy feeling.1 decorative Tetara (i think) from the Kiribati islandsMost items were purchased in the 1970's and 1980's but the previous seller didn't know when they were made.All of this is figured from my research and nothing has been authenticated or confirmed. Please purchase this at your own risk.Please message me for any additional information or pictures on these items.Sold as a group.For more information, google "Gilbert Islands weapons" to see more pictures.

    Description

    Purchased in the 1970-1980's.  Crafting dates unknown.  Sword seems to be more decorative than functional.  In amazing shape.  Most teeth in excellent condition.  I don't know a whole lot about the sword but IF it is 100% authentic, it would likely be maid from: "
    The wooden element of the club generally came from coconut wood,
    Two thicker sections of palm fiber are then used to stabilize the teeth,
    The darker sections of fiber wrapping are human hair, used in almost every recorded example of Kiribati weaponry".
    Besides the sword:  I know very little about the rest of the weapons.  The sword research took a long time so I quit looking things up after that.