Up for sale is this fine authentic dagger of the Shona people residing in Zimbabwe and South Africa. It is of the classical Shona dagger shape, straight blade 9 inches long, with almost parallel edges, tapering to an acute tip in the last three inches or so. The blade is step folded longwise. Hard wood handle and scabbard bound with twisted and plaited brass wire bands. Total length 13 1/2 inches. Very good condition. Blackened spots on the blade. Good shining age patina on the wood.