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1949 - African Hausa Long Tebu Style Dagger and Sheath. Nigeria,19th-early 20th century A.D. With narrow triangular iron blade; wooden crossguard, grip and upper guard all with moulded and braided leather covering, trapezoidal flange finial; leather sheath with wooden carcass, reptile-skin frog and chape with braided knot finial; braided suspension loop and attachment buttons. 320 grams,72.5 cm (28 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]
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African Hausa Long Tebu Style Dagger and Sheath. Nigeria,19th-early 20th century A.D. With narrow triangular iron blade; wooden crossguard, grip and upper guard all with moulded and braided leather covering, trapezoidal flange finial; leather sheath with wooden carcass, reptile-skin frog and chape with braided knot finial; braided suspension loop and attachment buttons. 320 grams,72.5 cm (28 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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