Sale 206 Lot 1450  

NIGERIAN BANTU TIV CEREMONIAL BRONZE SWORD. Heavy patinated brass or bronze ceremonial sword used by the Tiv (or Tiiv), a Bantu ethnic group in Nigeria. The sword features intricate engravings and embellishments with a pommel featuring two human figures. It also has its scabbard.
Estimate $150-200

Sold for $90

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