Asymmetrical Dagger in Sheath
Beja / Hadendoa, Eritrea / Sudan
Iron, wood, silver, leather, brass
Early 20th century

The Hadendoa live in Eritrea and in adjacent areas of the Sudan. In addition to the broad sword kaskara a Hadendoa man would carry his own dagger, Yemeni-style, on the front of his waist in a small sheath attached to a broad belt. The wood or horn hilts are distinctive with their flaring quillons (Spring, African Arms and Armor, 1993).

13 in :: 33 cm

InventoryID #13-1483

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