Bidspirit auction | A RARE SUDANESE ARM DAGGER

A RARE SUDANESE ARM DAGGER - An above average example for age and quality. The grip carved of a single section of ebony, with applied silver filigreed pommel and alternating bands of twisted silver wire. The straight, double-edged blade with well-wrought fullers. The paneled leather scabbard with lizard mounts and wrist loop intact. Mid-19th century. An example which undoubtedly saw use under the Mahdi Uprising. Overall length 28.5cm./11 1/4 inches. Condition III