Vintage African Mandingo Tuareg Dagger Mali West Africa

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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