Dagger and 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 and Sheath
• Materials: Metal, Bone, ivory, tooth
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 275mm [L] x 40mm [W] x 25mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1953
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: G. Smyly; P. Crampton Smyly
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1953.25.23.a

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