Detailed North African Knife with Wooden Sheath

This is a North African knife in a wooden sheath. The blade is sharply tapered and has a fantastic raised, engraved panel on both sides. The sheath has some decorative lacing fashioned from bark or reeds. The stand is included with the knife.

Circa late nineteenth century Ð early twentieth century.

Knife (sheathed): approximately by 11" in length and 3-1/4" in width; stand: 6" x 3".

Knife: steel, wood; sheath: wood, twine; stand: painted steel and brass.

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This is from an ethnographic collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VGEX11 LAGEX3/12 SAGEX4/12

7- (Very Fine-): The knife has some areas of moderate wear and oxidation; sheath is well worn.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.