Dagger and Sheath

A dagger with an unusual, curved, iron blade topped with chased brass. It has a black and white horn handle, and a brass sheath. This example may not actually be from Sierra Leone.

Further Information

  • Type: Weapons, armour
  • Object: Dagger and Sheath
  • Materials: Metal, Bone, ivory, tooth
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 275mm [L] x 40mm [W] x 25mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1953
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: G. Smyly; P. Crampton Smyly
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1953.25.23.a

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