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THB19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Handle w/ Bird
Lot 126
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Spanish Colonial Mexico or Spain, ca. 19th century CE. A fantastic wood and iron handle with a brass bird head pommel! The head is delightfully naturalistic - with incised linear and stippled details to create a feathery appearance. The bird was likely intended to represent an eagle but charmingly looks suspiciously like a chicken. The circular eyes may have once been inset with red glass to create a truly frightening avian, whether eagle or chicken. A circular sphere is attached to the top of the head with a threaded bolt, and the head protrudes from a steel tang and a wooden grip. Judging from the size of the blade remnant, this would have been a large weapon, likely a machete. The wood and metal have developed a nice patina from age and use. Size: 6.125" L x 2" W (15.6 cm x 5.1 cm)
Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s
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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.
#163434Fragment of larger weapon as shown. Cracking and splintering of wood grip. Light mineral deposits. Head is slightly loose from grip. Nice patina on metal and wood areas and preservation of bird details.Condition
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