Details
Description
Vintage African Mandingo Tribal Tuareg Dagger Mali West Africa.Collectible Tuareg Knife from Mali circa 1950s.This collectible dagger was hand-crafted by …
Read more
Vintage African Mandingo Tribal Tuareg Dagger Mali West Africa.Collectible Tuareg Knife from Mali circa 1950s.This collectible dagger was hand-crafted by the Mandingo people of West Africa it features a engraved metal blade and a wooden handle adorned with engraved leather ornaments. The knife comes complete with its original design leather scabbard with leather fringes to the bottom.
The pod is made of leather with various woven and braided patterns in different colors.With typical red and leather bound hilt on a wooden core. The long leaf-shaped blade with engraved metal.It includes its original leather scabbard with fringes.
Dimensions:
* Total length including leather tassels approx. 20".
* Blade length:
Condition:
* Good with some light rust on the metal blade.
* Wooden hilt, woven leather grip, and sheath with braided patterns in different colors
This unique piece was handcrafted in the Central African Republic, is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of antique African folk art.
This antique African Sudanese Manding arm dagger knife scabbard is a unique piece that will surely be a great addition to any collection. The blade material is believed to be steel, and the cutting edge is a double edge. The handle is made of high-quality leather, and the color of the knife is multi-colored. This dagger is an original piece. This is a genuine old leather sheathed dagger. Made by the Manding people who are indigenous to the Western Sudan region of Africa. Wooden hilt. Woven leather grip & sheath. Leather fringe is still pretty supple. Blade is a copper color, very smooth - I don’t believe this is rust. Not sure of blade metal. Blade is very dull. One leather strap that connects to the button-like fastener is disconnected & needs repair. The knife's sheath is woven leather, and it is believed to have been manufactured in the Central African Republic. This collectible item is perfect for knife enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and uniqueness of antique weapons.These swords are used with one hand and typically carried as a side sword in its elaborate scabbard. That means the Manding isn’t a fairly long sword.Not all Manding were made with the intention of combat and were more ornamental and pieces that traders could wear around on their waists to represent wealth and status. Because it was often carried, it was a lightweight sword.
See less
- Dimensions
- 1.5ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 20ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Steel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- good good less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Related Collections
- Towle Silversmiths Home Accents
- Worcester Porcelain Home Accents
- Derby Porcelain Home Accents
- Borosilicate Glass Home Accents
- Pumpkin Home Accents
- Coalport Porcelain Home Accents
- Polished Chrome Finish Home Accents
- Chrome Finish Home Accents
- Pal Kepenyes Home Accents
- Byzantine Home Accents
- Dorothy Draper Home Accents
- Claire Bell Home Accents
- Imari Porcelain Home Accents
- KPM Porcelain Home Accents
- Bunny Williams Home Accents
- Chenille Home Accents
- Bill Cain Home Accents
- Suede Home Accents
- Embossed Leather Home Accents
- Glass Grapes
- Glass Fruit
- Wildwood Home Accents
- Chrome Home Accents
- Decorative Stone Fruit
- Asian Home Accents