RARE NATIVE AMERICAN WOLF JAW KNIFE, CIRCA 1860
Double-edged plunge knife with original molars, steel ferrule, brass riveted construction, 12 1/2" overall with 7 3/4" hand forged blade, nearly 2" in width. Retaining one large canine tooth and rare four jaw teeth, two brass rivets hold the haft in place, the blade sharpened many times, nice patina.From Ralph Vellich Collection, collected in 1940s-1970s, most of the collection sold in the 1990s by Sothebys.Pictured in "Who's Who in American Artifacts #7". With document binder.
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Double-edged plunge knife with original molars, steel ferrule, brass riveted construction, 12 1/2" overall with 7 3/4" hand forged blade, nearly 2" in width. Retaining one large canine tooth and rare four jaw teeth, two brass rivets hold the haft in place, the blade sharpened many times, nice patina.From Ralph Vellich Collection, collected in 1940s-1970s, most of the collection sold in the 1990s by Sothebys.Pictured in "Who's Who in American Artifacts #7". With document binder.
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