West African Mandinka Sword with Leather Scabbard and Chinese 'Dadao' Sword

Item Details

Fixed Blade
Steel, Iron
Leather, Iron
Leather
Benchmade, unmarked
Early to Mid-20th Century, Late 19th/ Early 20th Century
West Africa, China
23, 29
2

Condition

- heavy usage displayed with blade pitting; the leather-wrapped handle exhibits material loss and soiling; fraying of the stitching; the dadao exhibits heavy pitting of the blade with no grip; ring pommel for hanging purposes.

Dimensions

Item #

ITMG391661