Unknown knife/dagger Ethiopian origin

Bob A · 29th September 2018, 06:00 PM

Nice primitive weapon. I like the delicate curve of the blade; contrasts with the hammered texture.

Other than that I have nothing to advance the information.

Being unfamiliar with African weapons I note the sheath is unlined leather, reminiscent of a Masai seme. I don't know if that would provide an aid in identification; the only other sheathed weapons I possess from the area are leather-covered wood, one being a Mahdist dagger from Sudan, the other a Manding.

29th September 2018, 06:00 PM	#3
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 446	Nice primitive weapon. I like the delicate curve of the blade; contrasts with the hammered texture. Other than that I have nothing to advance the information. Being unfamiliar with African weapons I note the sheath is unlined leather, reminiscent of a Masai seme. I don't know if that would provide an aid in identification; the only other sheathed weapons I possess from the area are leather-covered wood, one being a Mahdist dagger from Sudan, the other a Manding.