Steel Dagger

A dagger, with a steel stiletto bladed dagger, with a reinforced blade base. It has a slim wooden handle, which bevels out in the centre, and has inlaid strips of contrasting wood and brass.

Further Information

  • Type: Weapons, armour
  • Object: Steel Dagger
  • Materials: Metal, Wood
  • Culture Group: Mandingo, Mandingo
  • Dimensions: 330mm [L] x 15mm [W]
  • Production Date: Pre 1993
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: William Buller Fagg
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1993.2.170

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