Unknown African (Sudanese?) Dagger

laEspadaAncha · 15th March 2010, 10:03 PM

I recently acquired a collection of knives. Mixed in with the older (WWII) military patterns, there were a couple ethnographic examples, including this African dagger.

The hilt is leather wrapped over wood. The scabbard is formed leather. The blade measures approx. 12.25 inches / 31cm, with an OAL of 17.75 inches / 45cm.

Comments, estimated age, and area/tribal attribution all welcomed and warmly appreciated.

Thanks as always,

Chris

Lew · 15th March 2010, 10:20 PM

Manding dagger mid to late 20th century.

laEspadaAncha · 15th March 2010, 11:21 PM

Thanks, Louie...

The previous owner had bought it locally at an antique store sometime in the '70s...

Chris

15th March 2010, 10:03 PM	#1
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	Unknown African (Sudanese?) Dagger I recently acquired a collection of knives. Mixed in with the older (WWII) military patterns, there were a couple ethnographic examples, including this African dagger. The hilt is leather wrapped over wood. The scabbard is formed leather. The blade measures approx. 12.25 inches / 31cm, with an OAL of 17.75 inches / 45cm. Comments, estimated age, and area/tribal attribution all welcomed and warmly appreciated. Thanks as always, Chris

15th March 2010, 10:20 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Manding dagger mid to late 20th century.

15th March 2010, 11:21 PM	#3
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	Thanks, Louie... The previous owner had bought it locally at an antique store sometime in the '70s... Chris