Another sudanese arm dagger

Edster · 29th February 2012, 11:34 PM

Flavio,

Really nice arm dagger. Much better blade than usual. My guess its from Sennar or environs. Probably mid-20th Century.

Congratulations,
Ed

TVV · 29th February 2012, 11:57 PM

Flavio, nice dagger. I really like the subtle shape of the hilt terminals, and it is impressive that 3 out of 4 have survived intact.
Regards,
Teodor

Dom · 1st March 2012, 01:32 AM

just to tell you, thank you Flavio
I'm every time very pleased when I watch a quality weapon
and this Sudanese arm dagger is splendid

à +

Dom

Flavio · 1st March 2012, 09:39 AM

Thank you all

Edster, I think that is a little more older than mid 20th century, at least early 20th century, the patination and the nice construction let me think so, but if you have more clues I'd like to know which are so the next time I will see carefully to catch an older example

Thank you

Lew · 1st March 2012, 10:39 AM

Flavio my friend that is one sweet arm dagger

. Very fine quality and as far as age goes I would say 1890s-1920

Congrats

Lew

Flavio · 1st March 2012, 10:51 AM

Hey Lew!!!!!

It's passed long time from my last sudanese arm dagger, but as you can see I try to add something new from time to time and the target is always to reach your collection

All the best

Edster · 1st March 2012, 11:42 PM

My only reason for a later date is the stamp design. More "art" focus than a religious inscription as when the Mahdiya was still a living memory. But then again I wouldn't go against Lew's expertise. Regardless, it still a superior piece.

Ed

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29th February 2012, 11:34 PM	#1
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 418	Flavio, Really nice arm dagger. Much better blade than usual. My guess its from Sennar or environs. Probably mid-20th Century. Congratulations, Ed

29th February 2012, 11:57 PM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,666	Flavio, nice dagger. I really like the subtle shape of the hilt terminals, and it is impressive that 3 out of 4 have survived intact. Regards, Teodor

1st March 2012, 01:32 AM	#3
Dom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG) Posts: 1,142	just to tell you, thank you Flavio I'm every time very pleased when I watch a quality weapon and this Sudanese arm dagger is splendid à + Dom

1st March 2012, 09:39 AM	#4
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Thank you all Edster, I think that is a little more older than mid 20th century, at least early 20th century, the patination and the nice construction let me think so, but if you have more clues I'd like to know which are so the next time I will see carefully to catch an older example Thank you

1st March 2012, 10:39 AM	#5
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Flavio my friend that is one sweet arm dagger . Very fine quality and as far as age goes I would say 1890s-1920 Congrats Lew

1st March 2012, 10:51 AM	#6
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Hey Lew!!!!! It's passed long time from my last sudanese arm dagger, but as you can see I try to add something new from time to time and the target is always to reach your collection All the best

1st March 2012, 11:42 PM	#7
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 418	My only reason for a later date is the stamp design. More "art" focus than a religious inscription as when the Mahdiya was still a living memory. But then again I wouldn't go against Lew's expertise. Regardless, it still a superior piece. Ed