Rostrum of swordfish (Medium) - Xiphias gladius
Mounted on a free-standing base
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Rostrum of swordfish (Medium) - Xiphias gladius
The swordfish (of Latin Gladius) has to its name to the aspect of its rostrum (or beak), similar to a blade of sword, and to its capacity split the water uninhibitedly and the speed.
The rostra of swordfish are traditionally of use to the manufacturing of weapons in New Guinea.
The rostrum is simply placed in a system with claws, it can be removed easily, there were no holes drilled underneath to hold it.
Material: bone
Origin: Indonesia
Polishes and varnishes Dimensions: between 70 and 77cm with base (10x7cm)
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Rostrum of swordfish (Medium) - Xiphias gladius
Mounted on a free-standing base
Non-contractual Photos. All the peaks are different
