Help ID'ing African Dagger

[ronvethe]

Thank you both! The scabbard was very similar to other leather goods I'd seen in West Africa, so I figured the dagger had to be from the region. The linked dagger was quite interesting, too, as there are some Tuareg artisans in Tahoua, Niger.

I am just beginning to learn about and collect daggers from North and West Africa - so advice on maintenance or preservation is always welcome!