Newly Acquired Ivory Hilt Sudanese Arm Dagger

Aslan Paladin · 9th April 2019, 07:52 PM

I have always wanted to have a fine specimen of a Sudanese arm dagger, specially one with an ivory pommel or with silver bling, but NZ's restriction on importation of daggers has always made me hesitant to get one. So i was pleasantly surprised when one such dagger was offered in a local auction site. And the hilt was entirely made of ivory! I have seen plenty of this dagger with ivory pommels that usually date from the mid 20th century but I have only seen a handful of this type with a full ivory hilt. Could anyone tell me the most likely date for this Sudanese arm dagger? Thanks in advance for any comments.

9th April 2019, 07:52 PM	#1
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Newly Acquired Ivory Hilt Sudanese Arm Dagger I have always wanted to have a fine specimen of a Sudanese arm dagger, specially one with an ivory pommel or with silver bling, but NZ's restriction on importation of daggers has always made me hesitant to get one. So i was pleasantly surprised when one such dagger was offered in a local auction site. And the hilt was entirely made of ivory! I have seen plenty of this dagger with ivory pommels that usually date from the mid 20th century but I have only seen a handful of this type with a full ivory hilt. Could anyone tell me the most likely date for this Sudanese arm dagger? Thanks in advance for any comments. Attached Images