Rare African dagger
$100.00
Rare African dagger. Antique dagger is 19” overall with a 13” double edge blade. Handle is a finely carved Anthropomorphic figure. Blade has some mild rust. Ethnic patter is engraved on one side of the blade. Sheath is decorated with circle burn marks on both sides. Sheath has some cracking and a hole on one side. It is held together with brass bands and is quite sturdy. Fine piece for anyone collecting African blades.
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