Up for sale is this very good mid 20 C. authentic dagger of the Shona people residing in Zimbabwe and South Africa. It is of the classical Shona dagger shape, straight blade 11 inches long, with almost parallel edges, tapering to an acute tip in the last three inches or so. The blade is step folded longwise and maintain its original blackening of one half and bright polish on the other. Hard wood handle and scabbard bound with twisted and plaited brass and Aluminum wires. Total length 17 inches. Very good condition.