Handcrafted Knife with Mammoth Bone Handle
Ca. 2000–2026 CE. United States, ca. 21st century CE. A custom-made knife featuring a hammered and acid etched steel blade, its textured surface resembling scales or facets. The grip panels are carved from dense bone, their creamy hue and fibrous structure suggesting origin from fossilized material - possibly mammoth or other Ice Age megafauna. The polished bolster complements the organic handle, while a hand-tooled leather sheath stamped with geometric patterns provides protection and display. Size of knife: 10" L x 1.75" W (25.4 cm x 4.4 cm); blade only: 5" L x 1.75" W (12.7 cm x 4.4 cm) Size of knife: 10" L x 1.75" W (25.4 cm L x 4.4 cm W); blade only: 5" L x 1.75" W (12.7 cm L x 4.4 cm W). Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 198029
Condition
Blade is very sharp, handle with care. Minor nicks to blade edge, but otherwise great condition. Natural pitting to bone from fossilization. Some minor scratches and scuffs to leather sheath.
Ca. 2000–2026 CE. United States, ca. 21st century CE. A custom-made knife featuring a hammered and acid etched steel blade, its textured surface resembling scales or facets. The grip panels are carved from dense bone, their creamy hue and fibrous structure suggesting origin from fossilized material - possibly mammoth or other Ice Age megafauna. The polished bolster complements the organic handle, while a hand-tooled leather sheath stamped with geometric patterns provides protection and display. Size of knife: 10" L x 1.75" W (25.4 cm x 4.4 cm); blade only: 5" L x 1.75" W (12.7 cm x 4.4 cm) Size of knife: 10" L x 1.75" W (25.4 cm L x 4.4 cm W); blade only: 5" L x 1.75" W (12.7 cm L x 4.4 cm W). Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 198029
Condition
Blade is very sharp, handle with care. Minor nicks to blade edge, but otherwise great condition. Natural pitting to bone from fossilization. Some minor scratches and scuffs to leather sheath.
