Koummya? - Real or tourist fake?

CharlesS · 5th October 2009, 04:09 PM

Though it's seen better days, it's a nice example. The stamped blade means it may have been imported(the blade only that is). The deep lines in the hilt were oncle filled with silver, brass, or less likely gold, wire.

M.G.M · 5th October 2009, 06:09 PM

That was good and unexpected information since I paid about 25 euros for it. Very intressting with the "lines" and the mark. I guess it was brass since the other metal seems to be brass? Would it be possible to date it?

Thanks for all the answers.

Best Regards

/M.G.M

Rick · 5th October 2009, 07:44 PM

I think it has some age judging from its condition .

If not outright antique (100 yrs.) it is certainly vintage 'vintage' .

ward · 5th October 2009, 07:58 PM

Most of the daggers are 20th century. The problem with them is because there have been so many made in traditional methods for tourist that their worth is diminished. There are still piles of these for sale in present day morocco.

5th October 2009, 04:09 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Though it's seen better days, it's a nice example. The stamped blade means it may have been imported(the blade only that is). The deep lines in the hilt were oncle filled with silver, brass, or less likely gold, wire.

5th October 2009, 06:09 PM	#2
M.G.M Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	That was good and unexpected information since I paid about 25 euros for it. Very intressting with the "lines" and the mark. I guess it was brass since the other metal seems to be brass? Would it be possible to date it? Thanks for all the answers. Best Regards /M.G.M

5th October 2009, 07:44 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	I think it has some age judging from its condition . If not outright antique (100 yrs.) it is certainly vintage 'vintage' .

5th October 2009, 07:58 PM	#4
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	Most of the daggers are 20th century. The problem with them is because there have been so many made in traditional methods for tourist that their worth is diminished. There are still piles of these for sale in present day morocco.