Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - unusual african dagger covered in cowrie shells

Sajen · 7th April 2019, 07:00 PM

Yes, it's a bou saadi from Algeria like Steve stated. There are other blades from Algeria covered with shells, do a little bit search here and you will find similar knives.

Regards,
Detlef

7th April 2019, 07:00 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,494	Yes, it's a bou saadi from Algeria like Steve stated. There are other blades from Algeria covered with shells, do a little bit search here and you will find similar knives. Regards, Detlef