A RARE AFRICAN DAGGER
Kirdi people, Cameroon or Nigeria. The steel grip with characteristic pommel wrought in the form of rams horns, retaining its rare original braided leather wrap. The straight, double-edged, leaf-shaped blade with pronounced central ridge. In its leather sheath with textured panel and braided terminal. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 36 cm / 14 1/8". Condition II
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Kirdi people, Cameroon or Nigeria. The steel grip with characteristic pommel wrought in the form of rams horns, retaining its rare original braided leather wrap. The straight, double-edged, leaf-shaped blade with pronounced central ridge. In its leather sheath with textured panel and braided terminal. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 36 cm / 14 1/8". Condition II
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