Arm Dagger with bone Pommel, Sudan - 7331


The most common concealed weapon in the Sahel, from Sudan to Mauritania is the arm dagger. It is worn on the arm under the sleeve blade up, grip down so it can be easily drawn, ready for use. The arm dagger varies in size and shape, but all has similar dual edge blade, I shaped grip with a disk pommel and a leather loop attached to the upper part of the scabbard. Here we offer for sale such a dagger, an early 20 C. from Sudan. Good quality. Blades is 9 inches long, double-edged and very sharp. Grip is African Black Wood with bone disk pommel. This item is coming with an authentic scabbard (not shown) but the scabbard is too short for the dagger. Very good condition.

 
 
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