Property from a Savannah, GA Estate

Description:

Two Moro Spears and a Monkey Hair Scepter, Philippines, comprising a 94 in. Moro spear with bamboo shaft and metal spear tip, a 21 3/4 in. Moro spear tip incised with geometric motifs on base (lacking shaft), and a monkey hair scepter with metal and wood handle and a bell, with label reading 'Fries Family Curio - Brought back from the Philippines by Col. C. S. Fries, may date to his duty in Phil. Insur. (1902) or to later duty with U.S. Army 1906- on.' Length of scepter: 30 1/2 in.

Measurements: Height: of full spear 94 in.

Condition:

Overall good condition, metal spear tips with some pitting and oxidation, both tips slightly bent at points, handle on scepter with loss to end and the bell is loose.

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