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Vintage African Mandingo Tribal Tuareg Knife Dagger West Africa.Collectible decorative Tuareg Knife from Mali circa 1950s.This vintage dagger was handcrafted 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 double-edged blade is flat-backed, long leaf-shaped with engraved metal.
It includes its original leather scabbard with fringes.
Dimensions:
* Total length (including leather tassels):approx. 12".
* Blade length:
Condition:
* Good
* Wooden hilt, woven leather grip, and sheath with braided patterns in different colors
* Double-edged, dull steel blade
This unique piece was handcrafted in the West Africa Mali it is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of antique African folk art.
This old African Manding arm dagger knife scabbard is a unique piece that will surely be a great addition to any collection. The blade material is 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 region of Africa. Wooden hilt. Woven leather grip & sheath. Leather fringe is still pretty supple. Blade is a steel color, very smooth. The knife's sheath is woven leather.This collectible item is perfect for knife enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and uniqueness of antique weapons...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Arms, Armor and Weapons