origin of this knife

weapons 27 · 26th November 2013, 04:34 PM

WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF THIS KNIFE
It measures 28cm long blade 16.5 cm
thank to all

Battara · 26th November 2013, 07:35 PM

Looks African to me. Possibly Tuareg?

Iain · 26th November 2013, 08:55 PM

Mauritania or Senegal. Very nice piece.

Some similar styles are seen on recent Tuareg work for the tourist market, but from what I can see here, this is older and very good quality.

EDIT: I'd add as a followup, I've always been curious about potential Spanish and Portuguese influence on these, as both nations were actively trading on these coasts.

Gavin Nugent · 26th November 2013, 11:24 PM

I see a certain amout of French influence here too...the blade cross section, that it has quillons and the fluted grip...the same can be said for Spanish regions, more so with the forte done in this manner.

Gavin

26th November 2013, 04:34 PM	#1
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Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	Mauritania or Senegal. Very nice piece. Some similar styles are seen on recent Tuareg work for the tourist market, but from what I can see here, this is older and very good quality. EDIT: I'd add as a followup, I've always been curious about potential Spanish and Portuguese influence on these, as both nations were actively trading on these coasts. Last edited by Iain; 26th November 2013 at 09:06 PM.

26th November 2013, 07:35 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Looks African to me. Possibly Tuareg?

26th November 2013, 11:24 PM	#4
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	I see a certain amout of French influence here too...the blade cross section, that it has quillons and the fluted grip...the same can be said for Spanish regions, more so with the forte done in this manner. Gavin