26th Jun, 2024 11:00

Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
  Lot 38
 

38

TWO ANDAMAN ISLAND SELF BOWS, TWO NEW GUINEA SELF BOWS AND THREE FURTHER SELF BOWS, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the first of characteristic form, with rounded grip with a long spatulate section either side and tapering terminals; the second similar, carved with a criss-cross pattern down the centre at the front and on the edges; the third with hollowed face, rounded back and early string; the fourth similar (string missing); the fifth of dark hardwood, with rattan binding at the terminals; the sixth of two-tone hardwood and the seventh flat, bound with cord over much of its surface, the first: 173.0 cm (7)

Sold for £4,200


 

the first of characteristic form, with rounded grip with a long spatulate section either side and tapering terminals; the second similar, carved with a criss-cross pattern down the centre at the front and on the edges; the third with hollowed face, rounded back and early string; the fourth similar (string missing); the fifth of dark hardwood, with rattan binding at the terminals; the sixth of two-tone hardwood and the seventh flat, bound with cord over much of its surface, the first: 173.0 cm (7)

Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024

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Tuesday 25th June: 10.00am to 5.00pm
AUCTION DAY: 26TH JUNE 2024, AT 11:00am

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