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blacklacrau
10th February 2010, 09:26 PM
Hi
I would like to have some information about this dagger...I know is from africa but from where...haussa? tuareg? turkana? Could any of you give me some idea as to possible age, origin, etc.

The blade forged, very heavy and sharp...

I would appreciate any comments or information you may have.
Thanks in advance for any comments.

stephen wood
10th February 2010, 10:24 PM
...I think it's from Sudan - Beja/Hadendowa. They are more often curved or a peculiar ? shape. Very nice :)

Lew
10th February 2010, 10:27 PM
Beja dagger from the Sudan 1950-70s I would think.

Martin Lubojacky
11th February 2010, 09:37 PM
I think not only Sudan, also part of Eritrea

Lew
11th February 2010, 11:40 PM
Here is a similar one that I picked up last year.