Sudan Mahdist daggers

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Congoblades

Have some but no idea about the age.

Nice examples! I've never handled one myself but I'm interested how far the range for these was? And among which ethnic groups?

I'm aware of course of the Beja association, but as we find with many other forms, they were often used outside of the most widely known ethnic group associated with the form.

[Oliver Pinchot]

I just acquired Go Strong Into The Desert The Mahdist Uprising in Sudan 1881-85 by Lt. Col. Mike Snook.
It is an exceptional piece of research, detailing the political environment, battles, and particularly garments and armor; it is also very well illustrated. Available at www.perry-miniatures.com

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot

I just acquired Go Strong Into The Desert The Mahdist Uprising in Sudan 1881-85 by Lt. Col. Mike Snook.
It is an exceptional piece of research, detailing the political environment, battles, and particularly garments and armor; it is also very well illustrated. Available at www.perry-miniatures.com

Thanks for the recommendation. The book looks interesting, is it mainly focused on the British forces, equipment and dress, or is it equally slanted towards the Mahdist forces. My interest would primarily be in any historical photos of Madhist foot and cavalry and associated dress and equipment.