African Dagger for ID

TomHurstAntiques · 27th May 2018, 06:13 PM

I have just purchased this dagger but I am unsure of it’s exact origin. I was woundering if someone could help me identify it. I think it’s sudanese.

thinreadline · 31st May 2018, 12:30 AM

not Sudanese ... more likely western sahel , perhaps Manding .

kronckew · 31st May 2018, 10:33 AM

Always easier to tell if we can see the whole dagger sans sheath. Nice leatherwork. Mandinka based on the leather is possible.

27th May 2018, 06:13 PM	#1
TomHurstAntiques Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dorset Posts: 38	African Dagger for ID I have just purchased this dagger but I am unsure of it’s exact origin. I was woundering if someone could help me identify it. I think it’s sudanese. Attached Images

31st May 2018, 12:30 AM	#2
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	not Sudanese ... more likely western sahel , perhaps Manding .

31st May 2018, 10:33 AM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,205	Always easier to tell if we can see the whole dagger sans sheath. Nice leatherwork. Mandinka based on the leather is possible.