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 with a tassel, in Mandingo leatherwork, Mandingo here, refers to a type of craftsmanship associated with Muslim elites.

Further Information

• Type: Weapons, armour, Regalia
• Object: Chiefs Dagger and Sheath
• Materials: Wood, Metal
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 380mm [L] x 30mm [W] x 40mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1950
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: E. A. Bannerman-Phillips
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1950.44.7.a

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