Shagreen African?

RobT · 31st October 2005, 03:54 AM

Hi All,
Given the decoration on the sheath, I believe this small dagger to be African but I've never seen a blade like this nor have I seen the use of shagreen on an African piece. Overall the dagger measures 10 3/8" (26.35cm) with a blade length of 6 3/8" (16.19cm). The small but robust blade is flat on one side and has a strongly raised rib on the other. To accommodate the blade, the sheath has a triangular cross section. There is shark or rayskin on both the hilt and sheath. Can anyone tie this dagger to a specific group?
Sincerely,
RobT

31st October 2005, 03:54 AM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 489	Shagreen African? Hi All, Given the decoration on the sheath, I believe this small dagger to be African but I've never seen a blade like this nor have I seen the use of shagreen on an African piece. Overall the dagger measures 10 3/8" (26.35cm) with a blade length of 6 3/8" (16.19cm). The small but robust blade is flat on one side and has a strongly raised rib on the other. To accommodate the blade, the sheath has a triangular cross section. There is shark or rayskin on both the hilt and sheath. Can anyone tie this dagger to a specific group? Sincerely, RobT Attached Images