American Indian Weapons, Jewelry, Rugs & Western September Sale
Sat, Sep 5, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 87
Athabaskan Double Volute Fighting Knife 19th C.
Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
The lot features an unusual and rare 19th Century double volute fighting knife from the Athabaskan Native American Indians of the Northwest. This example shows a wrought iron blacksmith form showing a double edged dag or dagger like long slender blade with medium ridge down the center (also called a midrib) having a full tang and at the pommel butt a double volute (also called twin volute). The volute is the scroll curls at the end of the blade handle, on spontoon war clubs this style of finish is referred to as a basal process. This pattern of double volute slender long blade dag fighting knife is exclusively found amongst the Athabaskan peoples of the Northwest and Pacific Northwest. For similar examples see the example sold by Heritage Auctions in their 2012 sale and the piece sold in Cowan’s April 2020 sale. This example shows a wrapping of thick hide having a dark patina from much use and age. This mid to late 1800’s knife metal shows some pitting and a dark patina. Measures overall 13.5”L with a 8.25”L blade and is 3 1/8”W.
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