Chiefs Dagger

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

Further Information

• Type: Weapons, armour
• Object: Chiefs Dagger
• Materials: Bone, ivory, tooth, Wood, Metal
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 245mm [L] x 25mm [W] x 20mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1914
• Associated Places: Freetown
• Associated People: S. Desylla
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1914.-.297.a

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