KNIFE From sub-Saharan Africa, good quality with iron blade and handle. Ricasso …

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KNIFE From sub-Saharan Africa, good quality with iron blade and handle. Ricasso metal guards and handle with careful engravings with Tuareg influence. 19th century. Note the non-repetition of the decorations on both sides. Rusty scabbard possibly from being in the scabbard for many years. In need of cleaning. Rare. Dim.:38 cm.

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KNIFE From sub-Saharan Africa, good quality with iron blade and handle. Ricasso metal guards and handle with careful engravings with Tuareg influence. 19th century. Note the non-repetition of the decorations on both sides. Rusty scabbard possibly from being in the scabbard for many years. In need of cleaning. Rare. Dim.:38 cm.

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