Sudan (No reserve price)

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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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Originating from Sudan. (brought along in the late 1970s)
1) knife (dagger) with a wooden decorated scabbard with a metal ornate knob at the top. Scabbard in leather, skin, rope. Decoration on the blade, lightly oxidized but intact. Length 36 cm
294 grams
2) knife with a braided leather sheath. The sheath is made of several pieces of leather, sewn at the end. One side of the sheath is decorated. The blade has no decoration, is intact, not oxidized but lightly dinged (not polished) 63 cm, 527 grams
3) long, narrow knife with an ornate leather sheath.
The sheath is also decorated on both sides.
The blade is not decorated and oxidized 50 cm 242 g
4 daggers with a slight curve and a leather-decorated sheath (decorated on one side) + a loop to attach to the body. The blade is decorated on both sides, oxidized (superficially) but intact, 31 cm, 127 grams

Originating from Sudan. (brought along in the late 1970s)
1) knife (dagger) with a wooden decorated scabbard with a metal ornate knob at the top. Scabbard in leather, skin, rope. Decoration on the blade, lightly oxidized but intact. Length 36 cm
294 grams
2) knife with a braided leather sheath. The sheath is made of several pieces of leather, sewn at the end. One side of the sheath is decorated. The blade has no decoration, is intact, not oxidized but lightly dinged (not polished) 63 cm, 527 grams
3) long, narrow knife with an ornate leather sheath.
The sheath is also decorated on both sides.
The blade is not decorated and oxidized 50 cm 242 g
4 daggers with a slight curve and a leather-decorated sheath (decorated on one side) + a loop to attach to the body. The blade is decorated on both sides, oxidized (superficially) but intact, 31 cm, 127 grams

Details

No. of items
4
Country of Origin
Sudan
Period
Late 20th century
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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Disclaimer: Decorative and Martial Arts Use Only This item is offered for auction with the understanding that it is intended exclusively for decorative purposes or martial arts practice. By participating in this auction, you agree to: Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Ensure that your use of this item is consistent with the stated purposes. Please note that this item has not been inspected by Catawiki for safety or functionality. Catawiki does not condone illegal activities and is not responsible for any damage or injury resulting from the use or misuse of this item.

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