Morocco, 1900–1930 Dagger with a beautiful antique, curved blade made...
Morocco, 1900–1930
Dagger with a beautiful antique, curved blade made of double-edged steel, featuring a sturdy handle of blond horn mounted with chiseled silver fittings decorated with scrollwork; the scabbard, made of chiseled silver with the same foliage motif, bears an inscription in Maghrebi script.
L. 40 cm
The koumiya remains one of Morocco’s most iconic bladed weapons; the high quality of the blade and the sturdy horn hilt, mounted with meticulously chased silverwork, indicate a finely crafted piece, likely intended for a wealthy clientele.
A Moroccan silver-mounted koumiya dagger with a blond horn hilt, 1900–1930
Morocco, 1900–1930
Dagger with a beautiful antique, curved blade made of double-edged steel, featuring a sturdy handle of blond horn mounted with chiseled silver fittings decorated with scrollwork; the scabbard, made of chiseled silver with the same foliage motif, bears an inscription in Maghrebi script.
L. 40 cm
The koumiya remains one of Morocco’s most iconic bladed weapons; the high quality of the blade and the sturdy horn hilt, mounted with meticulously chased silverwork, indicate a finely crafted piece, likely intended for a wealthy clientele.
A Moroccan silver-mounted koumiya dagger with a blond horn hilt, 1900–1930
