Lot 73: A Gilbert Islands 'Knuckle-duster'

Gilbert Islands, Micronesia; H: 12 1/8"

The weapon at once a knuckle-duster and double-edged dagger, pointed at both ends with a sennit binding wrap around the hand. Fine dense hardwood and binding in exceptional condition.

Provenance:
Collected by Dr. Paul Hambruch, A German specialist on Micronesia, on an expedition to Micronesia for the Hamburg Museum.

- Property of an East Coast private collector

Price Realized: $2,500

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