Northeast Crooked Knife in the Form of a Hand

Description:

Northeast Crooked Knife in the Form of a Hand, Penobscot or Passamaquoddy, fourth quarter 19th century, the long, thin steel blade attached to the rounded handle, held by wrapped cord, the large hand flared out from the handle, holding a cylindrical item which has broken off, cut out at the back, painted red, with custom metal stand, lg. 9 3/4 in.
Estimate $600-800


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