Polychrome Painted Swordfish Bill Sword and a Coiled Indian Basket

Description:

Polychrome Painted Swordfish Bill Sword and a Coiled Indian Basket, America, late 19th/early 20th century, carved wooden grip and crossguard, swordfish bill simulated scabbard painted with a dragon, a reserve depicting the "BOSTON LIGHT," and a swordfish, the other side undecorated, (losses to bill tip, wear),lg. 36 1/2; and a shallow round coiled basket decorated with dark brown thunderbird or eagle motifs, dia. 11 5/8 in.
Estimate $200-300


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