Fine Dagger with Rhino Horn Handle, Sudan - 7474

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, one of quality with a well made blade, 6 inches long, double-edged and very sharp. The grip is carved from a single piece of Rhino horn with a clear fibrous structure. A small silver flower is covering the pommel top. Scabbard is beautifully tooled leather with crocodile leather tip. Very good condition. The arms ring is missing ( or never been here). A fine piece. |