This unusually long Billao dagger is late 19 Century and comes from the coastal people of Somalia. It has a classical non-symmetrical leaf shape blade, 14 inches long (compared to the 7-8 inches blade in the more common Billao daggers). The handle is made of two horn sectors separated by steel. The pommel cap is classical three prong pommel. Total length 22 inches. Very good condition. Fine age patina on the blade and handle. Minor edge nicks and a very small repair on the horn. No scabbard. To demonstrate the size, it is shown below next to a more common Billao with a 8½ inches blade.