Fine and unusual Moroccan Koumaya Jambiya dagger - 13405


This interesting dagger is a rare variant of the Moroccan Koumaya curved dagger. The unusual part is the blade shape: It is heavy, deeply curved, single edge (the edge is on the concave side) with a fuller along the spine. Very much in the shape of a bird of prey claw. 8 1/2 inches blade length 15 inches total length. The handle is carved from a massive piece of rhino horn with silver chased pommel and collar. The scabbard of chased silver in very typical Moroccan design. Very good condition. All silver parts dated 1919.

 
 
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