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

Further Information

  • Type: Weapons, armour
  • Object: Chiefs Dagger and Sheath
  • Materials: Metal, Wood
  • Culture Group: Mandingo
  • Dimensions: 355mm [L] x 40mm [W] x 40mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1884
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Augustus Wollaston Franks; B. Smith
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1884.411.1.a

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