African(?) Dagger

Martin Lubojacky · 18th July 2008, 02:05 PM

Enclosed please find promissed photos. This dagger was collected from Tuaregs near Ghadames (in Libya).

Tim Simmons · 19th July 2008, 10:46 AM

Interesting to see that the guard on the last exammple could be identical to the examples I post except they are covered in lizard skin and have rather different handles. Is this a regional difference? How do styles change in this vast sand sea? What are the main areas of manufacture? I have a telek that can be found in publications listed as being from Bornu. When I have my PC running I will pursue the matter further.

18th July 2008, 02:05 PM	#1
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 845	Enclosed please find promissed photos. This dagger was collected from Tuaregs near Ghadames (in Libya). Attached Images

19th July 2008, 10:46 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	Interesting to see that the guard on the last exammple could be identical to the examples I post except they are covered in lizard skin and have rather different handles. Is this a regional difference? How do styles change in this vast sand sea? What are the main areas of manufacture? I have a telek that can be found in publications listed as being from Bornu. When I have my PC running I will pursue the matter further.