Renaissance style stiletto

[colin henshaw]

Hi

With the European-style hilt and crocodile or lizard sheath, with claws etc (to create an exotic look), I think this falls into the category of Sudanese objects made post Anglo-Egyptian conquest (1898), for sale to Europeans. It could also be a commission from a European military person/administrator to a Sudanese artisan, for a curio or souvenir.

Regards.