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Lillian
28th August 2008, 04:29 AM
I was recently given this lovely piece and I know little about its age, history, quality, etc.

Can anyone advise me? The ruler in the photos is 6".

BerberDagger
28th August 2008, 02:54 PM
Hi,
a classic tourist or marriage koummya from Fes ... I think abaut 1930-50...but you must add photo of the blade for better informations....

Lillian
28th August 2008, 06:24 PM
Thanks for your reply! Does this help? Where can I go to get an appraisal?

Rick
3rd September 2008, 07:50 PM
Berber dagger , giving appraisals is against the rules here .
I have deleted your post . :(
Feel free to advise others on price using the PM function . :)

The 'Please Read Before Posting' subject at the top of the Ethnographic page is most informative . :)

Jim McDougall
3rd September 2008, 09:28 PM
Hi Lillian,
While these 'koummya' are quite attractive, they are not particularly valuable except in cases where the blade or provenance might warrant. As noted, these have been heavily produced in Morocco and as far as Algeria well into the 20th century. Though often regarded as 'tourist' items, it should be remembered that in these cultures, the janbiyya is still a very important traditional element of costume still often worn.
If you are seeking appraisals or financial advice, the PM function is recommended, where many of us would be happy to offer assistance or referrals.

Best regards,
Jim

kahnjar1
3rd September 2008, 09:30 PM
Berber dagger , giving appraisals is against the rules here .
I have deleted your post . :(
Feel free to advise others on price using the PM function . :)

The 'Please Read Before Posting' subject at the top of the Ethnographic page is most informative . :)

The question was: "Where can I go to get an appraisal?" The member was not asking for an appraisal from this Forum, but in my opinion simply asking to be pointed in the right direction. A little heavyhanded in my opinion.

Rick
3rd September 2008, 10:23 PM
Berber Dagger gave a monetary value for that particular piece in the post I deleted . :shrug:

Heavy handed ?

Or doing my job ? :D

kahnjar1
3rd September 2008, 11:56 PM
Berber Dagger gave a monetary value for that particular piece in the post I deleted . :shrug:

Heavy handed ?

Or doing my job ? :D

Sorry I apologise. I obviously was not aware of the content of the removed post. I took what you said to be directed at Lillian.

Rick
4th September 2008, 01:05 AM
Not a problem . :)