Long Tuareg Arm Dagger - Southern Algeria, Niger, Mid-20th Century
Long Tuareg arm dagger—Southern Algeria, Niger, mid-20th century
A type of dagger known as a “telek,” sometimes also called a “gozma.”
Cruciform brass pommel.
Locally forged double-edged blade, engraved on both sides with stylized anthropomorphic crescent moons.
Leather scabbard decorated with Kano green and a ferrule made of tin and a copper alloy.
Length: 55 cm
Length without sheath: 53.5 cm
Blade length: 38.5 cm
Weight: 582 g
Weight without sheath: 417 g
A type of dagger known as a “telek,” sometimes also called a “gozma.”
Cruciform brass pommel.
Locally forged double-edged blade, engraved on both sides with stylized anthropomorphic crescent moons.
Leather scabbard decorated with Kano green and a ferrule made of tin and a copper alloy.
Length: 55 cm
Length without sheath: 53.5 cm
Blade length: 38.5 cm
Weight: 582 g
Weight without sheath: 417 g
165 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1792482
Availability: In stock
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