One of the many Variants of the Arm Dagger carried by the Tuareg also known as Telek . It is characterized by the cross shaped pommel (A relic from their Christian origin ??) . This specific one has a 12 inches blade of diamond cross section and 1 ½ inches brass ricasso. Wood handle with cross shaped pommel with brass mounts and brass wire binding. Leather collar and leather scabbard and arm ring. Total length (in scabbard) 19 inches. Very good condition. Minor losses to the brass wire binding of the handle. Rare authentic early 20 C. item