Rare and Unusual Dagger of the Shona (??) , Zimbabwe - 10669

This unusual dagger early 20 C or earlier is most probably of the Shona people residing in Zimbabwe and South Africa, although the classical (and later 20C. Shona daggers are a bit different. Straight blade 7 ½ inches long, step folded longwise . Carved horn handle and finely carved wood scabbard. Total length 13 inches. Very good condition. Heavily patinated blade. Losses to the horn on the handle and wood chips on the scabbard. |