Chiefs Dagger

A dagger, made with an iron blade, and a wooden handle inlaid with brass and copper circles. This type of dagger is typical of Muslim cultures in inland Sierra Leone.

Further Information

• Type: Weapons, armour
• Object: Chiefs Dagger
• Materials: Metal, Wood
• Culture Group: Mandingo
• Dimensions: 340mm [L] x 40mm[W] x 40mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1869
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: W. J. Bernhard Smith
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.5319

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