Chiefs Dagger and Sheath

A dagger, made with an iron blade, and a wooden handle inlaid and bound with bands of brass. The sheath is made from tooled leatherwork, in a Mandingo style. Mandingo, here, refers to a type of craftsmanship associated with Muslim elites.

Further Information

• Type: Weapons, armour
• Object: Chiefs Dagger and Sheath
• Materials: Leather, animal skin, Metal
• Culture Group: Mandingo
• Dimensions: 255mm [L]x 55mm [W] x 55mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1884
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Augustus Wollaston Franks; B. Smith
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1884.411.1.b

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