Copper dagger from the Sahel

Tim Simmons · 8th July 2006, 05:22 PM

I came across this today, as it only cost a few shirt buttons I had to have it. The overall length is 284mm the handle 95mm of that. The tassels and the scabbard mouth are rather dry but just the right side of okay. A very interesting handle. The special/magic nature of copper and brass weapons has been discussed, it would be nice if there was a definitive reason for the use of such metals. These are serious old pieces, nothing to do with tourism. Northern Nigeria became a protectorate on 1.1.1900 and still very volatile in places untill the 1920s.

katana · 8th July 2006, 05:59 PM

Nice knife Tim, the overall shape of the blade is unusual (?). I haven't as yet come across this design (African), even in steel.(iron)

Tim Simmons · 8th July 2006, 08:18 PM

Some mood music, if the link works.
http://amanaonline.com/Sokoto/sokoto_23.htm

Zan · 9th July 2006, 01:06 AM

The scabbard and the blade's motifs have an obviously Sahelian- West-African look. I agree the handle is quite interesting and unique with its general shape and motifs.

Very nice !

Zan

8th July 2006, 05:22 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Copper dagger from the Sahel I came across this today, as it only cost a few shirt buttons I had to have it. The overall length is 284mm the handle 95mm of that. The tassels and the scabbard mouth are rather dry but just the right side of okay. A very interesting handle. The special/magic nature of copper and brass weapons has been discussed, it would be nice if there was a definitive reason for the use of such metals. These are serious old pieces, nothing to do with tourism. Northern Nigeria became a protectorate on 1.1.1900 and still very volatile in places untill the 1920s. Attached Images

8th July 2006, 05:59 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Nice knife Tim, the overall shape of the blade is unusual (?). I haven't as yet come across this design (African), even in steel.(iron)

8th July 2006, 08:18 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Some mood music, if the link works. http://amanaonline.com/Sokoto/sokoto_23.htm

9th July 2006, 01:06 AM	#4
Zan Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montréal, Province of Québec, Canada Posts: 46	The scabbard and the blade's motifs have an obviously Sahelian- West-African look. I agree the handle is quite interesting and unique with its general shape and motifs. Very nice ! Zan