I've had almost exactly the same experience; bought two in the 90s, 18-24" and I suspect mine were less than $100; but prices do seem to have...
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I do believe these can be found in import shops.
Do they have to be traditional, or can anyone play? Here's a collection of small/miniature folding knives, many under 1" and one I made myself,...
To continue the discussion, and do so without saying that anyone is wrong: there is indeed a progress or evolution in Northwest Coast Native art;...
Boma (now Panabo Sales) calls it a Wolf (land): "The Wolf (Land) - A symbol of family. The tail curls around playfully suggesting love and...
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I'd think bone. Hard to identify the country of origin. There is a world-wide industry supplying bone beads to the bead-crafter's market, so in...
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