&& HELP && UNKNOWN DAGGER W/ UNUSUAL MARKINGS W/ ANTLER HANDLE ANTIQUITY

VANDOO · 30th April 2013, 03:58 AM

WELCOME TO THE FORUM

THE HANDLE APPEARS TO BE HORN WHICH HAS BEEN CHEWED UP BY BEETLE LARVA. THE BLADE AND DESIGNS ON IT MAKE ME THINK NORTH AFRICA IS A LIKELY ORIGIN. PERHAPS SOMEONE WITH MORE KNOWLEGE IN THE AREA CAN PIN IT DOWN FOR YOU.

kai · 30th April 2013, 08:25 AM

Hello, welcome to the forum!

I'm with Barry here. The struck motifs look a bit hurried and I would be surprised if this piece were older than 20th century despite the relic condition of the hilt. I'm sure others will chime in soon!

Regards,
Kai

tolemac · 30th April 2013, 09:28 PM

Hi, thanks guys for your thoughts. Its been a real puzzle but exciting to see what others think. So, you agree its from the 20th century? I thought i was much older. But, like i say i have no idea. Keep the thoughts coming. I wish i had more info. Africa? i would never had guess that. Thanks again!!!

30th April 2013, 09:28 PM	#3
tolemac Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 3	Thanks Hi, thanks guys for your thoughts. Its been a real puzzle but exciting to see what others think. So, you agree its from the 20th century? I thought i was much older. But, like i say i have no idea. Keep the thoughts coming. I wish i had more info. Africa? i would never had guess that. Thanks again!!!

30th April 2013, 03:58 AM	#1
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	WELCOME TO THE FORUM THE HANDLE APPEARS TO BE HORN WHICH HAS BEEN CHEWED UP BY BEETLE LARVA. THE BLADE AND DESIGNS ON IT MAKE ME THINK NORTH AFRICA IS A LIKELY ORIGIN. PERHAPS SOMEONE WITH MORE KNOWLEGE IN THE AREA CAN PIN IT DOWN FOR YOU.

30th April 2013, 08:25 AM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello, welcome to the forum! I'm with Barry here. The struck motifs look a bit hurried and I would be surprised if this piece were older than 20th century despite the relic condition of the hilt. I'm sure others will chime in soon! Regards, Kai