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Lot 637

[ETHNOGRAPHIC CRAFTS]. Shark Tooth Gloves. Gilbert Islands ...

Estimate: $200 - $400

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[ETHNOGRAPHIC CRAFTS]. Shark Tooth Gloves. Gilbert Islands (now Kiribati), ca. early to mid-20th century. Gilbertese/Kiribati shark tooth and woven fiber hand guards, made from coarse woven fiber, both incorporating three rows of shark's teeth held with string or cord. Length of each approx. 9 ?". Very good.