Dagger

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Date:Not Recorded

Description:An ornamental Haussa dagger, from Nigeria, with a metal blade and a wooden handle.

The handle is decorated with green and black interwoven leatherwork and the sheath is decorated with black and green leather bands. There is a loop incorporated for carrying.

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Donor ref: LEAMG : M109.1915.2 (60/23203)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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