Dagger 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 Sheath
• Materials: Metal
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 200mm [L] x 35mm [W] x 20mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1953
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: G. Smyly; P. Crampton Smyly
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1953.25.21.b

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